Meet Our Team
Our entire staff is made up of dedicated volunteers who have a true sense of community and a heart to see all who visit have a positive, creative experience.
MONA FRYECo-Founder of the Art Gym, Mona loves bringing others to a place of freedom in the creative process. She's led paint nights and mixed media workshops.
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WENDI LASHUA-GERMAINCo-Founder of the Art Gym, Wendi is a hometown girl that just wants to see Springfield SHINE! She knows that art can take people and communities to that "Happy Place" we all need. Wendi is a Certified Zentangle Teacher(CZT), Dotter, and enjoys leading many other classes.
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DEBRA PILETZDebra leads our Children's Art Club every week Live on Facebook and truly enjoys sharing her creative ideas with the young at heart. Debra also leads our friends in making junk journals and watercolor painting.
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MERRILEE FORTUNE
Merrilee brings maturity and substance to our environment as well as a great sense of humor that reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously.
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LINDA BATCHELDER
Linda is our hands on gal behind the scenes. She is a part of the core group of volunteers that makes decisions at our monthly meetings.
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SHELLEY WHEELOCK
Shelley has been with us from the start and has contributed much of what we consider the back bone here at the Art Gym. With years of experience with special needs adults and small children, we are fortunate to have her on board.
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CHRIS VICKERYAble to reach tall places (6'5"),
he shows true concern for our most vulnerable populations. Chris has been creative all his life and mainly loves to paint. |
LINDA CLICKNERLinda has years of professional experience working with many of our friends at the Art Gym. She also likes to think outside the box when we are brainstorming for new ideas.
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JESS LACROSSHer ambition and desire to see others have a real creative experience at the Art Gym is just one of the things we love about Jess. She enjoys coming up with new ideas to share at the Gym.
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