| 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 2,500 youth and over 500 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 in 2000 and again in 2012. ArtWorks is now hard at work on its many initiatives, including its community mural program, its entrepreneurial training program, SpringBoard, and its ArtRX offerings, in which they create art for and with hospital patients and their families. ArtWorks was the winner of the 2010 City Livability Award, by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, for its mural program. Tamara 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 Ben Sloan, and is married to artist and real estate guy, Matthew Kotlarczyk. |
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As Vice President of Programs and Operations, Colleen is responsible for project and partnership development, management and implementation of all ArtWorks programs including The Summer Program, After School, Mural Projects, 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 Vice President of Development and External Affairs, the Director of Creative Enterprise, the CEO and Artistic Director, and the 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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As the Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Teresa is responsible for the development and execution of ArtWorks’ fundraising, grant writing, and earned income strategies, as well as financial management, marketing and public relations. Teresa manages a talented team of six dedicated and brilliant individuals who lead in carrying out ArtWorks' development and communication efforts. Teresa is a member of ArtWorks’ strategic management team, along with the Vice President of Programs and Operations, the Director of Creative Enterprise, and the CEO and Artistic Director. Teresa joined ArtWorks in the summer of 2012, bringing with her a decade of successful experience in marketing, external relations, and business development in the for-profit sector. Teresa was recognized in 2006 as a Forty Under 40 recipient for her business leadership and community engagement. Teresa earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, with concentrations in Marketing and Global Business. Teresa earned her Bachelor's Degree of Science in Education from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1997. Teresa is dedicated to creating a strong, vibrant community where she works and lives, and has served on several non-profit boards including Findlay Market, the College-Conservatory of Music, and the Wellness Community of Cincinnati. Teresa is a proud graduate of the Cincinnati Chamber’s C-Change inaugural class and ArtsWave’s BROADway Bound Class IV. |
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Sarah Corlett Sarah Corlett joined ArtWorks in early 2011 to develop, launch and manage SpringBoard, ArtWorks’ business planning course for artisans and creative entrepreneurs targeting sustainability. As Director of Creative Enterprise, Sarah oversees this programming while building resources that train, promote and connect creative entrepreneurs in the region. In 2011 she worked the Midpoint Music Festival to organize the annual ArtWorks Box Truck Carnival on the Midpoint Midway. Sarah is a member of ArtWorks’ strategic management team, along with the Vice President of Programs and Operations, the Vice President of Development and External Affairs, and the CEO and Artistic Director. 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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Caitlin Behle Caitlin Behle joined the ArtWorks team in July 2012 as the coordinator for SpringBoard, ArtWorks’ business planning course for artisans and creative entrepreneurs targeting sustainability. As the SpringBoard Coordinator, she assists the SpringBoard Director with program administration and works with the Director to connect entrepreneurs to resource. She graduated from SpringBoard in November 2011. In addition to her work with SpringBoard, Caitlin is the Ph.D. Residency Coordinator at Union Institute & University. She is also passionate about her work within the Cincinnati music community as a senior contributor for the music blog, Each Note Secure, and as an artist development and event producer with The Counter Rhythm Group. She is also the blogger for the Second Sunday on Main event series. She received her BFA in Electronic Media and Certificate of Journalism from the University of Cincinnati in 2009. |
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David Heyburn David joined the ArtWorks team in September of 2012 as Public Art Manager where he connects community vision and resources with artistic talents to produce public art projects that increase civic vitality and raise quality of life within the City of Cincinnati. With previous careers in real-estate and retail banking, David is passionate about creating positive economic and emotional impacts through creative place-making. David received his Masters in Community Planning from DAAP at the University of Cincinnati and his Bachelors degree in Political Science from Miami University. |
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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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Katie Labmeier Katie joined the ArtWorks team for the second time in 2012 as Public Art Manager where she coordinates and implements a wide range of public art projects. Her past experience at ArtWorks was as Development Assistant before she jumped ship in 2008 to move to New Mexico. Katie has both an MA in art education and an MFA in visual art from the University of Cincinnati. She received her BFA in visual art from the Columbus College of Art and Design and loves visual art and crafts of all kinds, especially when they involve glitter. |
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Sara Lawellin joined that ArtWorks team in April of 2012. As the Development Manager, 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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Patty Lee Patty joined the ArtWorks team in October 2012 as a Public Art Manager. She enjoys seeing art in all things, and her personal interests include hiking, photography, bird-watching, and cooking. She is an alumni of Berea College, which is where her passion for empowering local communities through the arts began. In addition to a B.S. in Business Administration, Patty also has a MPA in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from Walden University. Most recently, she helped to bring artwork throughout the Cincinnati region through the Taft Museum of Art's Art for All 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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Matt Wollman Matt joined the ArtWorks team in September of 2012. As the ArtRX Manager, he oversees and coordinates a variety of new and existing healthcare-based art projects. This includes installations, as well as interactive programs for the individual, focused on the healing and life enhancing qualities of art and art making. Prior to joining ArtWorks, Matt worked in various counseling capacities treating children and young adults. He received a Bachelor’s of Specialized Studies with concentrations in Fine Arts and Psychology from Ohio University and a Master’s in Art Therapy from the University of Louisville. |
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Tamara Harkavy
Colleen Houston
Teresa Hoelle
Sara Lawellin
Francesca Peace
Shannon Ross