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| The ArtWorks Staff
Tamara Harkavy is the founding director of ArtWorks. Since its launch in 1996 as a job-training and employment program for talented teens, ArtWorks has become a leader in employing artists of all ages, creating public art and initiating innovative arts programming for the city of Cincinnati. Under her leadership, ArtWorks has employed more than 2,200 teens and hundreds of professional artists to work on countless arts projects. Many of these works of art remain, in public and private venues, as testaments to the artistic talents of the participants. Tamara and her team were also the creative force behind the Big Pig Gig and Bats Incredible. They are now working on ArtWorks' newest public art initiatives: MuralWorks and Queen City Art Racks, sculptural bike racks. This past year ArtWorks was the winner of the 2010 City Livability Award, by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, for its mural program. She was invited by U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus to be the Key-note speaker to address the winners of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition. ArtWorks has also been awarded three prestigious Post-Corbett Awards, the Ambassador Award from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, a Community Impact Award from the American Marketing Association, and recognition from Hillary Rodham Clinton for ArtWorks' leadership and vision. Tamara, a 2007 Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, serves on the board of Tender Mercies and was a founding member of the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund. She has co-chaired two major events celebrating Israel's 50th and 65th birthdays for Cincinnati's Jewish Federation and acts in an advisory capacity for many smaller arts organizations. She has recently joined the group CEOs for Cities. She holds a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State. She is the mother of jazz drummer (and student at the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music) Ben Sloan, and is married to artist and real estate guy, Matthew Kotlarczyk. |
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As Director of Programs, Colleen is responsible for project and partnership development, management and implementation of all ArtWorks programs including The Summer Program, After School, MuralWorks, and Commissioned Projects. In this capacity, Colleen serves as the chief community outreach liason for ArtWorks. As an ArtWorks staffer since 1997, Colleen has been instrumental in the growth and strategic positioning of the organization. Colleen now serves as a member of the strategic management team with the Director of Development, Director and Board President. Prior to her tenure at ArtWorks, Colleen graduated with a BA from Warren Wilson College where she customized a degree in Public and Social Art. Colleen has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Artery and as an advisor to Visionaries and Voices. Additionally Colleen is an annual judge for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the AIA Architecture by Children Awards. Colleen continues to work as a consultant and volunteer to many community arts projects. |
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Sarah Corlett Sarah Corlett coordinates SpringBoard, ArtWorks’ business planning course for artisans and creative entrepreneurs targeting sustainability. This includes developing a professional network of educators for the class, recruiting students and connecting entrepreneurs to existing resources that can help launch or grow their business. Prior to working for ArtWorks, Sarah served as the Director of Economic Development for a non-profit in Philadelphia, NKCDC. Here she led the planning, programming and implementation of an arts based economic development strategy. She received her Master’s in Planning and Public Policy from the University of Illinois – Chicago in 2005. As a former company member of Dayton Ballet, Sarah is passionate about the role arts and culture plays in transforming lives, public spaces, communities and entire cities. She serves on the Board of two community groups, Bridging Broadway and the Over-the-Rhine Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. |
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Marian Kelly Marian Kelly joined the ArtWorks team in May of 2011. As the Communications Coordinator, she assists with marketing, public relations, and other aspects of ArtWorks’ print and digital communications. This includes writing press release, updating the website, and sending out the biweekly e-newsletter. She received her BFA in Film and Television Production from New York University in 2006 and has lived in Northern Kentucky since 2010. |
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Program & Recruitment Manager Allyson Knue joined the ArtWorks staff in 2006 and contributes her talents to ArtWorks Summer and After-School job-training and employment programs. Working on all facets of programming, Allyson supports Apprentice Artist recruitment and selection, the hiring of artistic staff and project development. She is responsible for volunteer management, event planning as well as ArtWorks' public relations and marketing efforts. Allyson holds a BA in Communication and a Journalism Writing Certificate from the University of Cincinnati. |
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Marie Elyse Krulewitch Marie Elyse Krulewitch joined the ArtWorks team in May 2011 as the Development and Marketing Intern, after which she came onboard full time as the 2011 Secret ArtWorks Coordinator. Marie is currently working as the Assistant to the Director, managing all scheduling and correspondence for the Director, in addition to general office events and upkeep. Marie is a recent graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University where she received her BFA in Fine Arts Painting, a BA in Psychology, and minored in vocal music. |
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Sara Lawellin joined that ArtWorks team in April of 2012. As the Development Coordinator, she organizes strategic fundraising campaigns and collects statistical data to ensure successful endeavors. She also manages the donor database and organizes the donor files. Sara has worked in the non-profit arts world for over 15 years with experience ranging from opera to Broadway and is excited to try her hand a visual arts. |
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Breanne joined the ArtWorks team in Spring of 2012 to coordinate the summer program and September’s Art Cars project. She recently earned her Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Arts Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and has a BS in Marketing from Miami University. Her artistic background is in music performance, but became interested in public art and community development through her graduate curriculum and internship with the City of Charlotte’s Art-in-Transit program |
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Francesca joined the ArtWorks team in April 2011. As the Business Operations Manager, she oversees the financial integrity of Artworks. This includes all financial reporting and maintenance. Francesca is also responsible for maintaining personnel records and payroll. She has been in the Cincinnati area since 1997, and is also involved with local theater programs. Francesca enjoys event/wedding planning, floral arranging and spending time with her family. |
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As Grants Manager, Shannon oversees the grant-writing efforts for the organization and is a key member of the Development staff. Her responsibilities include managing the grant-writing team, researching new grant and fundraising opportunities, and assisting in efforts to cultivate new funders. Prior to joining the ArtWorks staff, Shannon participated in the 2006 ArtWorks Summer Program as a Teaching Artist and was also hired to help coordinate the inaugural Secret ArtWorks fundraising event. Shannon holds a BS in Fine Art from Ashland University with a concentration in Sculpture and a minor in Art History. In addition, she took graduate coursework and studied Modern and Contemporary Art History and Performance at the University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP. As an artist, Shannon has shown her work and performed both regionally and nationally. |
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Michael assists with the development, management and implementation of ArtWorks programs. With a background in community planning and design Michael is involved with MuralWorks, ArtWorks Summer Program, After School, and other commissioned public art projects. Within these projects he is involved in the strategic planning, marketing and community relations. Michael has earned a Master’s degree in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati’s College of DAAP and a BFA in Visual Communication from Herron School of Art. His interest in public art, economic development, and urban design led him to be involved in 2008 Summer Program’s The Outdoor Museum and has since joined the administrative team. |
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Tamara Harkavy
Colleen Houston
Allyson Knue
Sara Lawellin
Breanne Nugent
Francesca Peace
Shannon Ross
Michael Stout