 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karel-grace Dye, Chairman- Karel is a former dancer, with the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera and numerous American dance troupes. She is a business owner entrepreneur. Karel-grace has received certification in non profit management and fund development from the Frist Center for Non Profit Management in Nashville. Karel-grace co founded the WCCAC and the Mid-South Ballet Theater. She is a director of the Franklin Lions Club, and a member of the Williamson Career Women and Royal Oaks Garden Club. Sean Bell, Vice Chairman- Sean is an active local performer/ dancer. Sean has performed and artistically directed with Vanderbilt’s “Rhythm & Roots”, Millennium Music Center and Mid-South Ballet Theater. He owns and directs a successful full service landscaping company. Katherine Ratliff Moon, Vice Chairman- Katherine has a doctorate of early education and has taught in various school systems and international universities for over 30 years. She directs Spring Hollow Community Learning Center, Inc. which she founded in 1977. It is an art based preschool inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia Approach. Katherine’s creative clay and beaded jewelry is represented by various art galleries. Mary Pendergrass, Secretary- Mary’s interest in art began with drawing nature scenes on a dairy farm in Normandy, TN. Today her love for nature has grown to include the people who enrich our local and global environment through their vision and artistic expressions. As an executive board member and secretary for the WCCAC I have the privilege of supporting the Nashville Strings Chamber Orchestra at the Williamson County Library, Bluegrass Festival, Williamson County Fair Fine Arts Pavilion, Natchez Street Fair with Jammie Jams and the Mid-South Ballet. Lee Kleban Dabbs- Lee is the co founder of the WCCAC. She is an advocate for the arts and has always been interested in the arts. She is a recognized and respected community leader. Lee is a director of the Franklin Lions Club and a recipient of the Melvin Jones award. She is also a current director of the Williamson County Career Women. Lee has served on many community boards. Richard Armentrout- Richard is the CEO/ Director of ATM Productions which provides artists support, personal need, Audio Video productions, event management, radio broadcasts, artists promotion, music videos, Epk`s, remote broadcast services, and video biographies. ATM Productions Divisions include: Third Coast Radio Show, Third Coast Broadcast Company and the Nashville Artist Association. Kelly Selfe- Kelly has had the privilege of teaching Pre School through collegial art for the last 12 years. Currently, Kelly is a National Board Certified art teacher in Franklin Tennessee where she serves on the Franklin City Arts Jury and is a member of the National Arts Education. Kelly is a notable teacher of art classes in the community. She has been instrumental in developing the community arts project at the Williamson County Fair. Kelly currently serves on the Franklin City Hall Art Jury and works with Full Circle Art artist group in developing and promoting artists in Nashville, Franklin and Memphis Tennessee. Massood Taj- Massood is a professional artist/graphics designer, musician and trainer. He is a director of Full Circle Art an artist development, representation and promotion company and co owner of Circle Graphics an art reproduction and art merchandising company. Massood is a computer applications software trainer both in a classroom setting and private instructions. He also conducts music and art workshops (Full Circle Art) with concentration in the developmental disabilities community. His artworks are on exhibit at various galleries, healing centers and educational institutions. Yvette Renée Parrish- Yvette Renée is a professional artist, educator, mentor, business owner. She graduated from Watkins College of Art & Design in 2002. Yvette is the co owner/director of Full Circle Art representing 30+ visual and musical artists. Yvette Renée’s community involvement includes organizing workshops with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, VSA Arts of TN. , The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee , The Renaissance Center. Her personal art is collected and displayed throughout the USA. Some of her art can be seen on tour as backdrops for singer Kathy Mattea as well as public collections in The Mary Parrish Center, The Family Peace Gallery, Abintra Montessori sculpture garden and Allen Morris Brickell Park in Miami. She has recently completed her first book including some of her most intimate writings and her artwork depicting the process of healing and enlightenment from her life experiences titled "Words of Courage" in collaboration with men and women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence with proceeds benefiting The Mary Parrish Center. Yvette has been an active member of the WCCAC since 2004. John Hampton, John has a BA in German from Rhodes Colleges and has a MS in computer science from UT Knoxville TN. His first 30 business years have been spent in computer programming and systems analysis. He has spent his life photographing what interests him, first as an amateur, then as a professional. He has developed his eye and technical skills in pursuit of being able to show others what he sees. John says, “For me photography is the perfect blend of art and technology”. “It keeps both sides of my brain in tune and working together when someone looks at one of my photos, and that changes their vision and understanding”. “I know that I’ve made the right choice in what to do with the second half of my life.” Colleen Lloy- Colleen is a professional singer/songwriter and a transplant from California. She has given back to society through her music from the beginning of her music career donating her time to many charitable organizations such as “Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers”, “Juvenile Diabetes Association”, “Toys for Tots”, Cerebral Palsy Benefits and whatever event needs entertainment to boost charitable giving. Colleen is the Event Coordinator for the Third Coast Music Hour and the Nashville Artist Association and co-host of the Third Coast Music Broadcasts on Saturday Mornings with 950 WAKM. Colleen is a paralegal and Executive Assistant working on a development Project in Nashville called the Gulch. She has an Affiliate Broker License and loves being involved in her community. Colleen loves mentoring other aspiring artists and writers and uses her legal and musical background to assist others in making good decisions for their particular paths. Colleen is also a firm believer in giving time to our Armed Forces and was the Event Coordinator for the Operation Welcome Home for the National Guard 278 as well as performed at many Veteran events.
Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission
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