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Meet the Board 2026

Dry Canyon Arts Association

We invite you to take a few minutes to get acquainted with our Board of Directors for this new year.  These individuals volunteer their time to help build the artists community in Redmond.  Directors are elected for a 2 yr term, usually commencing in January.  The DCAA is always looking for good people willing to share there time and skills/talent/interests in fulfilling our mission. . If you are interested in becoming a director contact any of the current directors for a nomination form.

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Jay Lowndes

Chair and Events Committee Chair

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Kelley Salber

Vice Chair

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Beth Hanson

Secretary

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Bill Lind

Treasurer

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Mel Archer

Chair Emeritus and Exhibition Committee Chair

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Josie Powell

Grants

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Laurel Werhane

First Friday Art Walk

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Joan Bertucci Sheets

Education Chair

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Brad Rafish

Lend Me Your Walls

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Terri Dill-Simpson

Art Classes Committee Chair

Chelsea Childers

Marketing Committee Chair

Erica Davis

Board Member

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Stephen Gasior

Webmaster (Board Advisor)

Janet Hardwick

Volunteer Coordinator (Board Advisor)

Elizabeth Margeson

Policy Coordinator (Board Advisor)

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Bill Hunt

Sponsorship (Board Advisor)

Jesica Carleton

Board Advisor

© 2026 by Dry Canyon Arts Association.

Dry Canyon Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization listed with the Oregon Cultural Trust.    
Federal EIN #20-1326201    Oregon State Registry #22990790    www.drycanyonarts.org
415 SW 6th Street, Redmond OR               Mailing Address: PO Box 1918, Redmond, OR 97756

Recognized by Redmond Economic Development Inc (REDI) with the 2024 Thrive Award
Awarded the 2025 Ben Westlund Memorial Award, Deschutes Cultural Coalition, for community service

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