Ashley West, President Ashley lives in Bowdoinham with her family. Ashley brings her enthusiasm and passion for the arts as well as her experience in Early Childhood Education and Banking to her work growing MAC as the newest Board President.
Laura Brennan, Secretary Laura joined the Bowdoinham community when she and her family moved here last summer. She is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma treatment. Laura is excited to support MAC's mission of "Art for Everyone" as secretary of the board.
Jen Kelley, Gallery Coordinator JenKelley is a recent transplant to Bowdoinham. After growing up in New Hampshire and attending college in Vermont, she hit the road and moved across country to California. Five years later, she drove back across country, this time taking the southern route and settling in Atlanta. It took 30 years to return to New England, but she’s happy to now call Bowdoinham home. She has a varied background in the Entertainment industry which thanks to the virtual nature now of all things, she is able to continue. Jen began making pottery right before the pandemic started so she was thrilled to discover the pottery open studio and has since been an active participant. She’s excited to join the MAC board and thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
Katie Hudak, Volunteer Coordinator Katie Lives in Bowdoin with her family and works with Pre-K students locally. Katie started volunteering with MAC in the Spring of 2023, with a focus on kids programing. We welcomed Katie onto the board in the Fall of 2023 when she became the Volunteer Coordinator. Katie loves the " Art for Everyone" mission of MAC and hopes to help us grow our programing.
In the Studio...
Zachary Fields- Pottery Manager Zachary is thrilled to be stepping into the pottery management role at Merrymeeting Arts Center. He has been teaching ceramics for 30 years and is passionate about sharing his love and knowledge of clay. A professional ceramic artist himself, he specializes in wheel throwing and raku firings: two things he's excited to share with the MAC community. As a recent transplant to Bowdoinham with his wife and son, he is looking forward to being a part of the creative community.
Nan Cumming- Program Manager Nan has just retired from a 35-year career managing nonprofits and cultural organizations in Maine. Most recently, she was the founding executive director of the Portland Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit supporting the public parks of Portland. Nan has previously served as the Executive Director of Portland Trails, Curator and Assistant Director of the Maine Historical Society, and campaign director for the Maine Island Trail Association. She holds a BA in Art History and an MA in American and New England Studies. Nan is looking forward to her time spent in the studio creating and learning with our other participants!