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.
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