Joanne was raised in Clinton, Indiana, and was introduced to art by her mother, but fell in love with the art world because of her sister’s influence as an accomplished, award winning artist.

She has worked in operational roles in various arts organizations, including ballet companies, an opera company, and regional theaters, as well as over two decades with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.  While with the Symphony, Joanne completed her BA and MPA through Indiana University with a focus in nonprofit management. Her most recent position was with the American Piano Awards. 

When not working, Joanne loves spending time with her family, friends, and faithful canine companion, Max.  Throughout her career, her main desire has been to create the best environment in which the artists can showcase their finest work.

Cooper grew up in southern Indiana and graduated from Seymour High School in 2023.  He moved to Bloomington in 2024 to pursue a B.A. in American Studies at Indiana University.  In addition to art, Cooper loves music, movies, reading, kayaking, and being out in the community. He deeply enjoys helping to keep Indiana’s past and future artistic culture alive.

Cooper is captivated by the rich Brown County art colony history and wants to share that story with all who visit the Brown County Art Guild.

Becky spent many years working in the customer service and sales industry but happily relocated near Nashville with her husband a few years ago.  Her mother was originally from Brown County so Becky knew it well having spent much of her childhood visiting relatives in the area.   

She enjoys working at the Guild and sharing her knowledge of the past and present artists with visitors from all over the world.  She talks about Brown County’s unique history and why the artists traveled here to paint its beautiful landscapes and remote way of life.

Marti was raised in upstate New York & southern Indiana by a family who was immersed in art & music of all genres.  She attended Indiana University and has lived in Brown County for 42 years.  She and her husband, Norbert, built their homestead from scratch while raising four children and starting a family business, Homes from the Wood.  They are now the proud grandparents of six grandchildren. 

Prior to her position at the Art Guild, Marti worked in the greeting card industry for 12 years as a sales & art coordinator.   Her other interests include photography, illustration & digital art, hiking, cross country skiing, gardening, guitar, sewing, reading, and collecting art & pottery.  Her camera is always in hand and is fortunate to be published in several regional publications. 

She has a deep appreciation for the art colony culture of Brown County and is honored to be able to share the rich art history of the Art Guild.

Lael lived and worked in Indianapolis for a commercial landscape maintenance company for forty years in the interior plant world.  After retiring she and her husband moved to Brown County.  She joined the staff at the Art Guild in 2022.

Lael loves working with other staff members, the artists and many supporters of the Guild as well as meeting customers.  She especially enjoys the opportunity to help carry on the wonderful Brown County Art Guild tradition.