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About Us

Our Mission

The mission at the Clayton Center for the Arts is to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding arts education opportunities for artists of all ages.

We are a gathering place for arts and culture in Blount County, the home of Maryville College’s Division of Fine Arts, the professional stage for local schools performing arts programs, and for youth arts groups.

Christy McDonald Slavick

Interim Executive Director

Janet Bolois

Executive Assistant

Mandy Hyde

Box Office Manager

Christina Scott Sayer

Artistic Programming Manager

Hannah Brawley

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Lee Mayhall

Development Officer

Rose Sampley

Technical Director

Sara Oldford

Assistant Technical Director

Dagen Pointer

Assistant Technical Director

Megan Hersh

Guest Services Associate

House Managers

Bailee Burleson
Nicci Grigsby
Carmela Lewis
Jenni Cate Rhodes

Facilities

Lou Coco, Director of Facilities
Tekila Bradley, Custodial Services Manager

Student Staff

Chappel Shortt
Elizabeth Gaines
Ian Bailey
Andrew Hastings
Anthony Fraser
Gianna Mantegna
Finch Peddicord
Katie Parnell
Meridith Wynn
Chris Vazquez
Dante Roddy
Miranda Parkhill
Raven Schultz

Volunteer Ushers

Adele Richardson
Art Hafner
Gail Hafner
Bailey Earith
Barb DeLisio
Betty Jo Fowler
Bill Sabine
Bonnie Moore
Carolyn Forster
Charlie Harris
Cindy Corona
David Bonewitz
Ed Chisholm
Elaine Russell
Flo Shirley
Geneva Harrison
Harold Blevins
Janice Grigsby
Jean Beck
John Beck
Jeanine Hewitt
Jennifer Orillion
Karen Kirkman
Kathleen Arendt
Kathy McGee
Kathy Dorner
Kay Taylor
Linda Rutherford
Lois Esmark
Margie Davis
Marietta Mason
Mark Mason
Mary Beth Bonneville
Mindy Bonewitz
Nancy Zambell
Perry McClellan
Riley Gaston
Sabre Therese
Sharon Reggio
Jim Reggio
Tim Richardson
Tim Bridgman
Tommy Rutherford

Designated Representatives

C. Michael Davis, Jr.
Chair, Board of Trustees

Maryville College 

Bruce M. Applegate, Jr. 
City Manager

City of Alcoa 

Bryan F. Coker, Ph.D.
President

Maryville College 

Greg McClain
City Manager

City of Maryville

Matthew Murray
Senior Fellow and Former Director

Baker Center for Public Policy and Public Affairs (Retired)

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board shall be created and serve during times authorized by the Designated Representatives.

The purposes and duties of the Advisory Board shall be to:

a. Provide advice to Maryville College in support of the Clayton Center for the Arts operation.
b. Establish and periodically review policies regarding the Clayton Center for the Arts priority scheduling
by persons/groups requesting the use of the Center.
c. Participate in the Clayton Center for the Arts community relationship, support, and programming.
d. Assist in the development of long-range and short-range goals
e. Assist in fundraising efforts
f. Assist in implementation of strategic marketing strategies

Amy Morton Vaughn, Chair
Artistic Director

Appalachian Ballet Company

Liz Britt
Lower School Music Specialist

Webb School of Knoxville

Toi B. Brown
Artistic Director, Ignite! Powered by Dancers Studio

Skyview at Broadway Social

Bruce Damrow
City of Alcoa/Board Member

City of Alcoa Schools Foundation

Jane Groff
Administrative Services Director

City of Maryville

Dallas Monroe
Chief Financial Officer

West Chevrolet

Kevin Painter
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Leconte Wealth Management

Stacey Wilner
Director of Choral Music

Maryville College