Volunteers are the lifeblood of SAQA. This is very much a hands-on, member-driven organization. SAQA both appreciates and depends on each volunteer to be able to offer the breadth and depth of programming available.
We have lots of volunteer opportunities. Some examples include:
- Serving on a SAQA Committee
- Participating in Regional Activities
- Working at the SAQA Booth at an event near you
- Developing content for our communication channels
View Current Volunteer Positions
Development Committee:
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3pm ET
Email development@saqa.art
Lilo Bowman (Chair), Holly Brackmann, Janet Darcher, Taylor Freeman, Linda Syverson Guild, Kathy Johnson, Candice Phelan, Martha Sielman,
Education Committee:
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 4pm ET
Email education@saqa.art
Melissa Wraalstad (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Berger, Susan Callahan, Ann Johnston, Kathie Kerler, Jeanne Marklin, Lynne Seaman, Jennifer Solon
Executive Committee:
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm ET
Email board@saqa.art
Mel Beach (President), Lilo Bowman (Vice President), Shannon Conley (Vice President), Gwyned Trefethen (Treasurer), Claire Passmore (Secretary)
Exhibitions Committee:
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1pm ET
Email exhibitionscommittee@saqa.art
Gul Laporte (Co-Chair), Claire Passmore (Co-Chair), Betty Busby, Petra Fallaux, Joyce Ferrie, Patricia Kennedy-Zafred, Cynthia Levis, Fuzzy Mall, Kestrel Michaud, Bill Reker, Lisa Flowers Ross, Amanda Snavely, Sarah Ann Smith, Jean Sredl
Finance Committee:
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1pm ET
Email treasurer@saqa.art
Gwyned Trefethen (Chair), Mel Beach, Shannon Conley, Tanya Cossett, Maura Grogan, Martha Sielman, Jennifer Solon
Juried Artist Program:
Meetings vary. Email jams@saqa.art
Juried Artist Member Representatives: Dorothy Raymond, Jette Clover
Juried Artist Advisors: Alice Beasley, Nancy Bardach, and Regina Marzlin
Other Members: Donna Deaver, Robbie Eklow, Paula Kovarik, Susan Lapham, Isabelle Wiessler,
Nominating Committee:
Kathie Kerler (chair), Deborah Boschert, Lilo Bowman, Martha Sielman
Regional Grants Review Committee:
Meetings vary. Email grants@saqa.art
Annie Smith (Chair), Margaret Blank, Barbara Meilinger, Jennifer Solon, Desi Vaughn
Special Events Committee:
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 5pm ET.
Email sec@saqa.art
Zara Zannettino (Co-Chair), Susan Goodman (Co-Chair), Jette Clover, Jackie Heupel, Carolyn Higgins, Angie Knowles, Diane Nunez, Jennifer Solon, Desi Vaughn, Sandra Wagner,
Strategic Initiatives Working Group
Meetings Vary.
Shannon Conley (Chair), Jette Clover, Jaimianne Jacobin, Katriina Flensburg, Denise Oyama Miller, Bethany Garner, Martha Sielman, Lucy Shaiken, Jennifer Solon
Members-Only Facebook Group Moderators:
Terry Grant, Lisa White Reber, Judy Tucker
Regional Rep Facebook Group Moderators:
Joyce Ferrie
