Board of Directors
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.
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.
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.
Fran Jensen, Treasurer
Fran moved to Main Street in Bowdoinham with her pig, Izzy Kosher, and 4 pets last June. Fran is an active member of the Bowdoinham Rowing Club and is an enthusiastic supporter of the artistic community here. She is very excited to serve as treasurer on the MAC board.
Fran moved to Main Street in Bowdoinham with her pig, Izzy Kosher, and 4 pets last June. Fran is an active member of the Bowdoinham Rowing Club and is an enthusiastic supporter of the artistic community here. She is very excited to serve as treasurer on the MAC board.
Tessa Kingsley, President
Tessa Kingsley is pleased to serve as the President 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.
Tessa Kingsley is pleased to serve as the President 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
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 the MAC studio programming.
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 the MAC studio programming.