"The mission of the French Art Colony 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."
The French Art Colony's Board of Trustees
2015-2016 Officers
Cynthia Sexton, Board Chair
Marianne Campbell, Board Vice Chair
Bob Hood, Board Secretary
David Tope, Board Treasurer
Trustees
Jayne Burger, Gordon Goble, Robert Gordon, Jan Haddox, Lee Hunt
Joella Marxen, Judge Thomas Moulton, Jr., Jan Thaler, Beverly Walker
Trustees Emeritus
Beth Charrington and Annie Roach
Emeritus Trustees In Memoriam
Peggy Evans, Jack Hudson, Dr. Donald Thaler
Honorary Board Member
Jenny Holzer
2015-2016 Officers
Cynthia Sexton, Board Chair
Marianne Campbell, Board Vice Chair
Bob Hood, Board Secretary
David Tope, Board Treasurer
Trustees
Jayne Burger, Gordon Goble, Robert Gordon, Jan Haddox, Lee Hunt
Joella Marxen, Judge Thomas Moulton, Jr., Jan Thaler, Beverly Walker
Trustees Emeritus
Beth Charrington and Annie Roach
Emeritus Trustees In Memoriam
Peggy Evans, Jack Hudson, Dr. Donald Thaler
Honorary Board Member
Jenny Holzer
French Art Colony Staff
Joseph Wright, Executive Director
Joseph joined the FAC family in February, 2010. He is a native of Gallia County, Ohio and a graduate of the University of Rio Grande, with a degree in Education and concentration in Fine Arts. Much of his professional life has included blending the arts with education and community programs. Additionally, his background contains extensive experience in the performing arts. Prior experience includes work with school systems, arts non-profits, Girl Scout councils throughout the US, Walt Disney Entertainment, and more. He owns Adventures in Imagination, a creative drama, art and creative problem solving educational venture for youth.
Joseph joined the FAC family in February, 2010. He is a native of Gallia County, Ohio and a graduate of the University of Rio Grande, with a degree in Education and concentration in Fine Arts. Much of his professional life has included blending the arts with education and community programs. Additionally, his background contains extensive experience in the performing arts. Prior experience includes work with school systems, arts non-profits, Girl Scout councils throughout the US, Walt Disney Entertainment, and more. He owns Adventures in Imagination, a creative drama, art and creative problem solving educational venture for youth.
Lucia Colley Jones, Program Coordinator
Lucia joined the FAC in 2013 and coordinates a variety of arts and cultural programs for the FAC. She also teaches classes, including the youth summer art camps. She is an acting instructor for the GAHS after school program and has been the drama coach for the GAHS spring musical for the past few years. Lucia obtained her B.A. in Performing Arts from The University of Rio Grande with concentrations in vocal and theatrical performance. Former director of Rio Grande Children’s Theatre, she has directed and performed in numerous productions with the French Art Colony’s Riverby Theatre Guild.
Lucia joined the FAC in 2013 and coordinates a variety of arts and cultural programs for the FAC. She also teaches classes, including the youth summer art camps. She is an acting instructor for the GAHS after school program and has been the drama coach for the GAHS spring musical for the past few years. Lucia obtained her B.A. in Performing Arts from The University of Rio Grande with concentrations in vocal and theatrical performance. Former director of Rio Grande Children’s Theatre, she has directed and performed in numerous productions with the French Art Colony’s Riverby Theatre Guild.
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 and her husband, Charlie, both retired and moved from Columbus to their 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 and her husband, Charlie, both retired and moved from Columbus to their 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.
