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.
Mark Dube, Gallery Manager Mark Dube joined the board in 2018. Growing up in Topsham, and an artist himself, he was always aware of the great sense of art and community in Bowdoinham.
Jen Kelley 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.
Tessa Kingsley, Treasurer Tessa Kingsley is pleased to serve as the Treasurer of the Merrymeeting Arts Center board. She has been a volunteer in Bowdoinham since 2006 beginning with our Community School's parent group, local student and professional theater, community events through the years including the original Smelt Festival, as the Town Hall Fairy and Volunteer Coordinator for the library and is looking forward to a new era of MAC to fill our community's need for artistic opportunities.
Ashley West, President Ashley lives in Bowdoinham with her partner and two small children. Ashley brings her enthusiasm and passion for the arts as well as her experience in Early Childhood Education to her work growing MAC as the newest Board President.
Pottery Manager
Zachary Fields 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.