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Carly Dahl
Executive Director
Carly is an artist from Monroe, Michigan who relocated to Batesville in 2010. She earned a BFA in Printmaking from the Center for the Visual Arts at the University of Toledo, Ohio. She worked as the Director of the Kresge Gallery at Lyon College for over four years and has served as a board member of Number, Inc. an arts journal based in Memphis, TN, which is dedicated to promoting the art of the South. She also served on the BAAC board for four years and is grateful to now lead the organization as Executive Director. Carly is also an active artist who has exhibited her work both regionally and nationally.
Juli Howard
Gallery Manager
Staff
Elizabeth Taylor
President
Elizabeth Taylor is passionate about helping traditional and nontraditional students improve their lives through education. Originally from Mountain View, Elizabeth came to the Batesville area as a student. She earned an Associate of Arts from UACCB, a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lyon College in 2014, and completed a Master of Arts in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University in 2019. Elizabeth has taught high school history and ESL for adults, and she currently serves as the director of UACCB Adult Education.
Kayla DeNike
Secretary
Kayla DeNike is a Development Scientist at FutureFuel Chemical Co. She moved to Batesville in 2022 after earning her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the beauty of the Natural State through hiking, biking and kayaking. She has an immense passion for literature, but believes that all forms of art hold a transformative power by offering a unique lens through which to view the human experience. As a new member of the Batesville community, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her passion of the arts with the community by helping to foster an environment where art can be appreciated and celebrated by all.
Tammy Bowman
Treasurer
Tammy Bowman is the Assistant Retail Branch Manager at the Headquarters location of Citizens Bank. She is a graduate of Citizens Bank EDGE leadership program. She knows that banking is more than just numbers and dollar signs, but also about people and community, and she is excited to put that into action. She is a lifelong resident of Independence County, having grown up in Cushman and now living in Southside with her husband.
Kori Foster
PR Officer
Kori Foster is the Marketing and Branding Manager at Mascot Media, a company based in Fayetteville, AR. She earned her Bachelors of Art at Lyon College and spends her free time taking care of her houseplants, spending time on the White River, doing freelance graphic design, and creating digital collages. Kori is excited to serve on the board and is looking forward to the many opportunities it will provide to bring art to her hometown.
Kristi Clark
Board Member
Kristi Clark is a Recruiter for The Toro Company, which has companies across the country including Spartan Mowers which is located right here in Batesville. She currently recruits for several different locations, such as Arkansas, Michigan, and Ohio. She has worked with the Toro Company for two years now but has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources. Passionate about her local community, she has served on multiple boards in the past, dedicated to engaging and serving the community. In her personal time, you can find her doing crafts, knitting, crocheting, baking, or traveling to the nearest beach. She has one son, Logan, who works at the Arkansas Highway Department, and a husband, Jason, who works at Spartan Mowers.
Sarah Harmon
Board Member
Sarah and her husband Kirk relocated to Batesville fall of 2021. Sarah is a Lyon College alumna, (BA Fine Arts ‘93) and retired Art Educator from Lake Charles, LA, where she taught 6-12th grade Art for 20 years with Calcasieu Parish Schools (retiring in 2015). As an artist and educator, she is excited to serve on the Batesville Area Arts Council board. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She was the Group Fitness manager and a personal trainer at GiGi’s Downtown in Lake Charles, LA. until the Fall of 2020 when hurricane damage caused the gym to close. Sarah teaches group fitness classes at the Batesville and Bethesda community centers. She also serves on the BCT board and Gallery 246 board, sings in BCS and is an active member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Victoria Hutcheson
Board Member
Victoria Hutcheson is an Art Therapist and artist originally from Missouri. She moved to Batesville in 2015 to attend Lyon College where she got a B.A. in psychology and art. After graduation, she attended graduate school at Florida State University where she obtained an M.S. in Art Therapy. Victoria currently works as the Director of Mental and Behavioral Health at Lyon College. As an artist and therapist, Victoria is excited to be a part of the Batesville community and a board that is so involved in bringing art to all people within it.
Crystal Kimmer
Board Member
Crystal Kimmer is a lifelong resident of Independence County. She is a dedicated Social Worker with a BA from Arkansas State University and MA in Social Work from Texas State University. She currently serves as the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for White River Behavioral Health, where she connects individuals and families with essential mental health services and resources. A committed advocate for the community, Crystal is a lifetime member of Junior Auxiliary, a 2024 graduate of Leadership Batesville, and currently services as the treasurer for the Batesville FFA Alumni Organization. Her work reflects a deep passion for empowering and strengthening communities. Outside of her professional life, Crystal and her husband Bryan operate a cattle farm and rental properties. Crystal also enjoys spending time with her two children Hannah and Will, being outdoors, cooking, listening to music and traveling.
Abby Perrine
Board Member
Abby Perrine is a professional writer and marketer who moved to Batesville with her family in 2020. She holds a Master’s in Professional Writing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and works as Senior Proposal Coordinator for the Aviation team at Garver. Art, music, and creative writing have always been part of Abby’s life. She loves all kinds of creative projects, like making crafts with her kids, renovating her family’s historic home, and sewing her own clothing.
Pete Roulier
Board Member
A native of Batesville, Pete is heavily involved in community development. In addition to serving on the Batesville Area Arts Council board, he is also a member of the Batesville Kiwanis Club, where he previously served as a board member. He is additionally involved in city matters as a member of the Historic District Commission. A member of First United Methodist Church, he serves as a liturgist and sits on the finance committee. Pete helps people achieve their financial and retirement goals as a financial advisor at First Community Bank. Before that, he worked in credit analysis at another local bank and covered the Arkansas Razorbacks as a beat writer. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Prior to that, he graduated from Batesville High School, where he played football and soccer. In his free time, Pete enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Although the Hogs often provide heartbreak, he remains a dedicated fan. His hobbies include smoking meat, picking guitar, playing in an adult soccer league, and off-roading in his Jeep.