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Arts!Lafayette...

Manages the Art Market at Art Night Out

Sells beer, wine, cider, and NA beverages at Art Night Out raising funds that support arts and culture in Lafayette
Supports events and projects such as the Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival (LEAF), Lafayette Music Festival, community mural projects, and more
Provides annual grants to the Lafayette Cultural Arts Board and Lafayette Public Art Committee, supporting arts and cultural programs, and Lafayette’s Permanent Public Art Collection
Volunteers at cultural events around Lafayette

Arts!Lafayette Mission Statement

The mission of Arts!Lafayette is to support the growth of arts, artists, and organizations that further Lafayette’s identity as a creative community.

We do this by:

Raising funds for cultural arts.
Funding cultural arts endeavors through organizational and direct
community support.
Encouraging public interest in cultural arts, activities, services,
programs, and facilities.

Our Board

David Fodel, President

David Fodel is an artist, writer and curator whose eclectic installations, live performances, award-winning sound design and video works have been exhibited, screened, and performed internationally. David is Director of the Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival [LEAF], and a Fellow at the Media Archeology Laboratory.

David co-coordinates the Art Market at Art Night Out.

Luis Garcia, Vice President

As an advocate for both technology and the arts, Luis Garcia brings a blend of skills and passion to the board of ARTS!Lafayette. Hailing originally from Montana and Wyoming, he found inspiration and connection through the cultural diversity while living in New York City for a few years. With roots planted in small-town values, Luis returned to the West and settled in Lafayette's close-knit community in 2022. A seasoned software engineer, he embodies the spirit of a maker as well. Despite his technical nature, he harbors a deep-seated appreciation for the arts, inherited from a lineage of music educators within his family. Luis is committed to fostering the growth of artistic expression within the community, supporting local artists, and nurturing Lafayette's identity as a hub of creativity.

Andrew Reagan, Treasurer

Andrew has been both a Lafayette resident and an Art Night Out volunteer since 2017. He will freely admit to having no artistic talent, but has always been an admirer of the arts and its power to bring us together. When he isn't grinding away at his day job as a financial analyst, he enjoys traveling (30+ countries and counting), running and watching movies.

Stacey Bernstein, Secretary

Stacey is an artist, retired art educator, and the Public Art Coordinator for the City of Lafayette. She’s called Lafayette home since 2001, served on the Lafayette Cultural Arts Board and Public Art Committee, and joined the Arts!Lafayette board in December 2017. She believes that the arts are essential to a healthy life and community; arts create the soul of a place.

Kirsten Bailey, Board Member

Kirsten is a Colorado native who brings a diverse professional and personal background and a deep passion for creativity and community engagement to her role on the board. Her experience spans working for Virgin Records America, the founder of Struttin Pup in Lafayette, CO, and environmental sustainability for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO.

Kirsten's lifelong appreciation for the arts and commitment to innovation and inclusion drive her dedication to supporting and advancing Arts Lafayette's mission. She believes in the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and transform communities, especially those she holds so near and dear to her heart.

Zach Bull, Board Member

Zach is a van upfitter, product designer, and artist who loves the creative process and is most inspired by the outdoors. He appreciates how community-centric and creatively bright our town is, and because of this, has been trying to get friends and family to move to Lafayette for years now (with a handful of success stories!). You can find him camping in the mountains, rock climbing, cooking, or drawing birds. He's excited to be more involved with the local art community.

Alanna Fernandez, Board Member

Alanna has lived in Lafayette on and off since 2017. She has enjoyed watching the town grow and continuously support the local arts community. As an advocate for self expression and creativity, she recognizes the arts' true power in both building and strengthening our community.

Kyle Gutierrez, Board Member

Kyle Gutierrez is a lifelong resident of Lafayette and owner of Cannon St. Ceramics. As a ceramic artist, Kyle draws inspiration from the process of creating with clay and employs a variety of different techniques. Outside of the studio, Kyle enjoys music of all genres, horror movies, and the outdoors!

Kyle co-coordinates the Art Market at Art Night Out.

Chris Huang, Board Member

Chris Huang creates much of his artwork with colored pencil and ink on wood. The work reflects our connection with the natural world and is often represented through mandala, plant, animal, and human imagery. He has been active in the Boulder County arts community for the past 15 years and currently resides in Lafayette, CO with his wife and children.

Laura Mays, Board Member

Laura Mays is an art enthusiast working to promote the positive impact art brings to people and community along with business and economy. She has an MBA from CU Denver and currently works in the world of IT data management. Laura grew up in Boulder and, after 10 years living away, determined Boulder County was a great place in the world to live. She’s called Lafayette home since 2003. She adores the community Lafayette has become and strives to be an active part in supporting its arts and community as it grows. She has been volunteering at Art Night Out in the summer since its beginnings – she loves how it brings people and art together in such a celebratory setting and thinks everyone should give volunteering a try!

Mark Moffett, Board Member

Mark Moffett is an artist, maker, pyrotechnician, firefighter, soda jerk, pickle-eating champion, and former king of Toledo, Ohio. He has exhibited work in Detroit, Houston, Columbus, Ohio, New York, as well as Glasgow, Scotland. Mark moved with his family to Lafayette in 2011.

Amber Wood, Board Member

Amber has been a resident of Lafayette since 2013. As general manager of the Little Herbal Apothecary in downtown Lafayette, she enjoys playing an active part in supporting the community. She is passionate about the arts and the role they play in connecting people and broadening perspectives.

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