Mission
The French Art Colony began as a single oil painting class in 1964 and has become a vibrant multi-arts center on the banks of the river in Gallipolis. The French Art Colony is located in the historic Riverby mansion, built between 1855-1857, and has provided the community with a range of classes, exhibits, and performances for nearly 60 years.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for everyone through the arts, advocating for and supporting education and economic development throughout our tri-state communities and providing a welcome home, where the arts may flourish.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for everyone through the arts, advocating for and supporting education and economic development throughout our tri-state communities and providing a welcome home, where the arts may flourish.
Board of Trustees
Officers
Cynthia Sexton, Chair
Marianne Campbell, Vice Chair
Rev. Bob Hood, Secretary
David Tope, Treasurer
Members
Jayne Burger
Terri Crothers
Jeff Fowler
Minda Hager
Linda Hall
Gary Roach
Judge Thomas Moulton, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Mark E Parsons II
Tommie Vaughn
Trustees Emeritus
Annie Roach
Jan Thaler
Beverly Walker
Emeritus Trustees in Memoriam
Beth Cherrington
Peggy Evans
Jack Hudson
Dr. Donald Thaler
Honorary Member
Jenny Holzer
Cynthia Sexton, Chair
Marianne Campbell, Vice Chair
Rev. Bob Hood, Secretary
David Tope, Treasurer
Members
Jayne Burger
Terri Crothers
Jeff Fowler
Minda Hager
Linda Hall
Gary Roach
Judge Thomas Moulton, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Mark E Parsons II
Tommie Vaughn
Trustees Emeritus
Annie Roach
Jan Thaler
Beverly Walker
Emeritus Trustees in Memoriam
Beth Cherrington
Peggy Evans
Jack Hudson
Dr. Donald Thaler
Honorary Member
Jenny Holzer
French Art Colony Staff
Maggie Jackson, Education Director/Teacher
Maggie Jackson is honored to be a part of the French Art Colony and the community of Gallipolis. Maggie is a graduate of the nationally renowned musical theatre program at Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music. Following graduation, she moved to New York City to work under representation of the Luedtke Agency for companies such as: The Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theatre Company, Playhouse Square, and the St. Louis Repertory Theatre. Mrs. Jackson worked as a professional Musical Theatre actor, singer, dancer, and dance captain for many years. In 2014, she moved back to Ohio to pursue her passion for developing arts education in Appalachia. She recently completed her tenure at 4th Avenue Arts in Huntington, West Virginia as the Theatre Program Director. Now, Maggie looks forward to applying the culmination of her professional work and her personal love for the arts to this community for years to come.
Maggie Jackson is honored to be a part of the French Art Colony and the community of Gallipolis. Maggie is a graduate of the nationally renowned musical theatre program at Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music. Following graduation, she moved to New York City to work under representation of the Luedtke Agency for companies such as: The Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theatre Company, Playhouse Square, and the St. Louis Repertory Theatre. Mrs. Jackson worked as a professional Musical Theatre actor, singer, dancer, and dance captain for many years. In 2014, she moved back to Ohio to pursue her passion for developing arts education in Appalachia. She recently completed her tenure at 4th Avenue Arts in Huntington, West Virginia as the Theatre Program Director. Now, Maggie looks forward to applying the culmination of her professional work and her personal love for the arts to this community for years to come.
Jenny Myers, Office Coordinator
Jenny began working at the FAC in June, 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Education. Jenny is retired and moved from Columbus to her hometown, Gallipolis, Ohio. Jenny says she loves the variety in her job and looks at each day as an adventure. She has joined the Riverby Theatre Guild and has been a cast member for several productions.
Jenny began working at the FAC in June, 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Education. Jenny is retired and moved from Columbus to her hometown, Gallipolis, Ohio. Jenny says she loves the variety in her job and looks at each day as an adventure. She has joined the Riverby Theatre Guild and has been a cast member for several productions.
The activities of the French Art Colony are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council.
The arts are for everyone...
The French Art Colony and Riverby Theatre Guild do not, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to: employment, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provisions of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, patrons, visitors, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and staff.
