ArtsBuild will kick off the 2022-2023 Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute on July 14 with a new class of 34 participants. The cohort includes business leaders, nonprofit executives, educators, artists and arts administrators.
Launched in 2005 in memory of long-time ArtsBuild board member and arts advocate A. William Holmberg, Jr., the annual Institute offers behind-the-scenes site visits to cultural and educational institutions, case studies of arts agencies, panel discussions with community leaders about current issues facing the arts community, and a unique forum for pursuing shared goals among arts leaders, business leaders, educators, and philanthropic foundations.
ArtsBuild President James McKissic says, "One of our goals at ArtsBuild is to continue building future generations of arts leaders and patrons. This program does that and also honors the legacy of Mr. Holmberg.”
Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute Class of 2022-2023
Claire Marie Bartlett, Business Leader and Arts Volunteer
Charlotte Brooks, Artist
Jake Brown, Technology Consultant and Arts Volunteer
Melissa Callejas, Nonprofit Administrator
Curtis Cecil, Founder of Soddy-Daisy Community Library
Emma Collins, Theater Artist and Educator
Emily Compton, Executive Producer at WTCI PBS
Katey Dailey, Communications and Development Specialist at Girls Inc.
Etienne Easley, Director of Development for Family Promise
Lakweshia Ewing, Racial Equity Consultant
Brian Frye, Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Sydney Guerrette, Founder of Be The Change Youth Initiative
Megan Gwatney, Real Estate
Michael Hanretta, VP Corporate Communications at Unum
TJ Hanretta, Puppet Artist and Nonprofit Administrator
Dee Hatten, Arts Educator and Community Volunteer
Anna Isaacs, Artist
Jules Jackson, Artist and Arts Administrator
Lynesha Lake, Associate Leave Specialist at Unum
Nandini Makrandi, Chief Curator at Hunter Museum of American Art
Lourans Mikhail, Artist
Marsha Mills, Administrator at McKee Foods
Greta Mountain, Arts Educator
Adrienne Powell, Artist
Andy Ramirez, Photographer
Gail Roberts, Nurse and Arts Volunteer
Ivory Roberts, Director of Student Activities at Chattanooga State Community College
Kelly Shimel, Fine Arts Coordinator for Hamilton County Schools
Paul Smith, Director of Development at Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
Tsega Tessema, Artist and Public Art Commissioner
Emily Unkle, Event Producer and Local Business Owner
Katie Wells, Director of Special Projects at Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society
Tabitha Williamson, Artist
Angie Wood, Associate Professor at Chattanooga State Community College
The Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute is designed for residents of the greater Chattanooga area who share a passion for advancing and engaging with the arts in our community. Participants of the program are provided networking opportunities as well as opportunities that strengthen individual talents and skills needed to serve as volunteers, board members and fundraisers. The class is closed for 2022-2023, but anyone interested in applying for the institute next year may contact Amy Lowdermilk, programs manager, at amy@artsbuild.com.