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Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Dedicated to enriching the community through vibrant visual arts programs, exhibitions, and educational opportunities.
Elizabeth Leader, President of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Leading the organization’s mission to integrate art into daily life through innovative programs and community collaboration.

Elizabeth

Leader

President

MBA Marketing, University of Illinois, BA Psychology, University of Notre Dame I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years, in a variety of marketing positions. Since retirement I have served on the FAI board for 7 years and the AAUW Board for 9 years. (mentoring Fallbrook High School girls). My passion for art comes from my father, who was an artist and professor of painting and art history for 35 years at the University of Notre Dame. When I was growing up, our home was filled with art. I spent many hours in the art department at Norte Dame watching my father paint and wandering the galleries enjoying the latest art exhibitions. Art brings joy and inspiration into my life and I enjoy sharing my passion with our community through FAI.

Karen Utley, Vice President of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Supporting strategic initiatives to foster creativity and enrich the Fallbrook community through the arts.

Karen

Utley

Vice President

And Membership/Fund Development Committee Chair & Café De Artistes Liaison. AA, Southwest College, Chula Vista, Bachelor of Science- Human Services, University of Phoenix. I served 10 ½ years USN, 10 ½ years USNR, Retired USNR, Retired FAA Air Traffic Controller. Art provides the beauty in life, and it opens doors to the heart and soul of most humans.

Michael Griffiths, Treasurer of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Overseeing financial stewardship to ensure sustainability and growth of visual arts programs and initiatives.

Michael

Griffiths

Treasurer

Also Finance Committee Chair Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, Master of Arts, Business Management 30 Years at Fortune 500 Company, entry level to Vice President, Supply Chain Management. Now happily retired and living the dream. Art speaks to our hearts and our minds. It can create beauty, insight, controversy, and new ways of thinking. There is no right or wrong. It is a wordless language that we may each interpret in our own way.

Marlene Rantanen, Secretary of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Supporting organizational operations to enhance community engagement through art.

Marlene

Rantanen

Secretary

Also Co-Chair Art in Public Places, Past President, Past Treasurer BA – Education/Math- Science, and BS – Landscape Architecture, Washington State University I have been a high school math, science, French teacher; owned a decorating business; a Landscape Architect; a business manager. The arts relax the rules and allow the spirit to be free. They keep Fallbrook unique and uplift the community.

Lana Smith, Governance Chair of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Ensuring effective leadership and strategic alignment for vibrant visual arts programs.

Lana

Smith

Governance Chair

B.S., San Diego State, Political Science, Juris Doctorate: Cal Western Law School I have been a trial attorney, civil litigation, insurance defense, was a partner in former San Diego law firm. I am passionate about art because it is how I experience the world through the eyes and hands of another, because it is a window into the soul of an artist, because it reflects reality, or fantasy, beauty, history, emotion, light or shadow, and because it often tests my perceptions and indelibly touches my heart.

Dr. Connie Fish, School Liaison of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Bridging education and the arts to provide enriching programs at Fallbrook School of the Arts.

Dr. Connie

Fish

School Liason

BA: Education, MA: Educational Administration, Ed.D.: Educational Leadership I worked in 6 districts in my career as a teacher, vice principal, principal, director of curriculum, assistant superintendent in human resources and educational services; part time university faculty, teaching potential teachers and administrators. I have always loved art but once I married an artist, I learned so much. My work on the board is to support his passion.

Jerri Patchett, Former President of Fallbrook Center for the Arts in Fallbrook, CA. Recognized for past leadership and dedication to advancing the arts in the community.

Jerri

Patchett

Past President

Also Co-Chair, Art in Public Places Pasadena City College, UCLA, Interior Design I have been Director, Public Affairs, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Commercial Design. I love the arts because through it we connect with the good, the beautiful and the true.

Fallbrook Center for the Arts, Inc. is the fulcrum for all things relating to the ARTS in our region. You'll find classes to take, exhibits found nowhere else, and opportunities to participate in the arts in ways you may have never considered. It's all here - we hope you enjoy exploring our website and learning about the ways in which we are working to bring the arts alive for our community and for you.

Vision:

To expand the arts experience in the region of Fallbrook. Our vision is to stimulate the vitality and economy of Fallbrook through cultural tourism. This will enhance the standing of Fallbrook as a regional leader in the arts and will benefit all of our art organizations, as well as local businesses.

Mission:

To develop and maintain visual art programs that are accessible to the public and to enhance cul- tural enrichment by providing art in public places, as well as art exhibits, educational art instruc- tion and related activities for all ages and income levels.

Art display at Fallbrook Art Center in Fallbrook, CA. Highlighting curated exhibitions that inspire creativity and showcase local and regional talent.
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About Fallbrook Center for the Arts, Inc.

Meet the Team

Fallbrook Center for the Arts logo in Fallbrook, CA. Representing a commitment to enriching the community through visual arts programs, exhibitions, and education.

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