Advisory Boards

Educators Advisory Board

The Educators Advisory Board provides participating educators the opportunity for professional development within the museum and local art community while working to create experiences for other educators in coordination with AMFA staff.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Educators Advisory Board are being accepted through April 30, 2025. If you are interested in joining, apply now!

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  • Educators Advisory Board 2024-2025
    • Melinda Asewicz, Cabot High School
    • Candace Barns, Don Roberts Elementary School
    • Anna Boyd, Lisa Academy North
    • Sarah Burns, Arkansas Department of Education
    • Char Dupins, Sylvan Hills Middle School
    • Anastasia Fink, Episcopal Collegiate Upper School
    • Wyatt Hamilton, North Little Rock High School
    • Aaron Hardin, Bryant Middle School
    • Sarah Higgins, Episcopal Collegiate Middle School
    • Andrea Kilpatrick, Christ Little Rock School
    • Chris Klinger, North Little Rock High School
    • Leslie Macklin, University of Central Arkansas
    • Suzanne McClinton, Pulaski Heights Elementary
    • Jessica McSpadden, Episcopal Collegiate Lower School
    • Shea Pickens, Horace Mann Arts & Science Middle School
    • Deborah Ramsey, Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary
    • Blair Ray, Gibbs International Magnet Elementary
    • Venus Richmond, Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary
    • Suzanne Rogers, Lisa Academy Arkansas
    • Amy Schleicher, Dunbar International Magnet Middle School
    • Michele Snyder, Arkansas Department of Education
    • Marcella Saoud, Episcopal Collegiate Pre-K
    • Jessica Taverna, Little Rock Central High School
    • Shalisha Thomas, Pine Bluff High School
    • Matt Travest, Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School

Sponsor

The Educators Advisory Board is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board at AMFA offers an opportunity for creative and motivated high school students to play a pivotal role in developing teen programming, providing cross-generational mentorship, and contributing to the vibrant arts community in Central Arkansas.

  • Teen Advisory Board 2024-2025
    • Addison R., Sophomore
    • Anthony W., Senior
    • Ariel C., Sophomore
    • Disha R., Senior
    • Elizabeth L., Junior
    • Gloria C., Junior
    • Ian F., Sophomore
    • Lilian O., Sophomore
    • Lindsey M., Senior
    • Lucy C., Junior
    • Luis S., Junior
    • Madeline R., Senior
    • Madison Z., Junior
    • Natalie D., Freshman
    • Nishka G., Sophomore
    • Olivia R., Senior
    • Saida M., Senior
    • Stephanie O., Senior

Sponsor

The Teen Advisory Board is supported by The Schmieding Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.