Regional Arts Partnership/Regional Advisory Council

The Regional Arts Partnership is a network of 12 regions of Indiana, developed by the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) to enhance the delivery of arts services and to move the decision-making about state and federal arts funding closer to the arts community and the arts consumer.  Region 4 is the largest geographical partnership in the state. Serving a population of over 525,000, Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) has proudly served as Region 4 Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), a state agency, since 1997.

Regional Advisory Council Members

Benton
Karen Moyars

Carroll
Wyndham Traxler Carter

Cass
Lisa Terry

Clinton
Willis Pullins

Fountain
Lisa Cruea

Howard
Barbara Lennon

Jasper
John Groppe

Newton
Paula Ryan

Montgomery
Carrie Sosbe

Pulaski
Lynn Darda

Tippecanoe
Craig Martin

Tipton
Karen King

Warren
Steve Eberly

White
Monica Cassinova

Purdue University
Craig Martin

Regional Services Director
Paige Sharp

TAF Board Rep.
Maggie Smith

Tippecanoe Arts Federation
Tetia Lee

 

Regional Advisory Council
Membership Information

Purpose of the Regional Advisory Council

The Regional Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Regional Arts Partner (RAP) on matters that affect planning, delivery, and evaluation of the four core services:  cultural planning, grants making and grants management, information and referral, and technical assistance. 

In forming recommendations for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) board, the advisory council will consider the needs of the region as a whole and the resources of the RAP available to meet those needs.  The vision is that arts organizations will have better access to services at the regional level, and individuals will have better access to the arts at the community level.

Membership
The council consists of a group of citizens with expertise and interest in the arts, non-profit management, and/or community development.  The council is composed of one voting representative from each of the counties in the region.  Non-voting members include a TAF Board Member who serves as the Chair of the RAC, the TAF Executive Director and the Director of Regional Services.

Terms of Service
Council members serve three year terms, no more than two consecutive terms.

Duties and Responsibilities
The council members will, at a minimum, carry out the following duties:

  • *Represent their county’s interests with regard to the general well-being of the arts and culture of the entire fourteen-county region.

  • *Assist in cultural needs assessment

  • *Suggest revisions to regional services programs based on needs assessment

  • *Review and approve grant guidelines, funding formula, and review criteria and process 

Attendance
There will be no fewer than two meetings per year, and no more than six.  The council will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each odd-numbered month, or as determined by the Chair.  Meetings will be held at TAF or at venues throughout the region, normally from 10 a.m. to noon.

Open Seats
Interested persons may apply to serve as RAC members by completing an application. Click for Application  New members will be trained by the Regional Services Director and introduced at the next scheduled RAC meeting.

Contact TAF
765-423-2787

Regional Services Director