Team
MCAC
The Muskingum County Arts Council nurtures a thriving community by championing the transformative power of arts, culture, and collaboration. Our mission is to create an engaged and vibrant community through arts, humanities, and culture.
Muskingum County Arts Council Board of Directors
Kristy Szemetylo, President
Kelly Ashby, Vice-President
Karla Frye, Secretary
Brian Wagner, Treasurer
Sandy Booth Whitney, Joseph Lewis, Faith Cornell, Patsy McDonald, Madeline Fraoli, Jessica Spires, Mark Goodall, Allison Weeks, Jennifer Johnston-Baker, Jillian Von Gunten, Roberta Lepi, Dr. Erin Bauer

“Celebrating Creativity, Inspiring Community.”
Meet the passionate individuals driving creativity and collaboration at MCAC.

Kristy Szemetylo
MCAC President
Kristy champions artistic projects that celebrate local heritage and innovation.

Karla Frye
MCAC Secretary
Karla creates opportunities and celebrate the diversity of artistic expression.

Jess Spires
MCAC Content Manager
Jess excels at organizing engaging cultural experiences for the community.

Kelly Ashby
MCAC Vice President
Kelly crafts impactful campaigns that amplify the reach of MCAC’s goals.

Brian Wagner
MCAC Treasurer
Brian leads MCAC’s initiatives with his drive for improving the quality of life for all residents in our community.

Executive Director
MCAC Executive Director
Leads the organization with visionary strategies and collaborative spirit.
Uniting Muskingum County Through Art
Explore the heartfelt stories of those who’ve been inspired by our work and community impact.
The Muskingum County Arts Council brought our vision to life in ways we never imagined.

Mallory Hill
Philo Elementary Arts Educator
The professionalism and creativity of the team exceeded all expectations, leaving us truly inspired.

Jim Watson
Local Business Owner
I ran because I love this community and wanted to be part of making it even more vibrant.

Molly Crooks
Past Muskingum County Commissioner