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Vail Valley Art Guild Leadership Directory Melissa Nelson President Learn More Lynn Feiger Vice-President Learn More Christine Sena Secretary Learn More Joann Carhart Levy Chair Learn More Rick Spitzer Chair Learn More Raymond Bleesz Historiographer Learn More Tara Novak Chair Learn More Soodi Kick Chair Learn More Danita Dempsey Avon Town Coucil Learn More Ruth Stanley Avon Town Council Learn More Russell Frederickson Executive Director Learn More

Rick Spitzer Chair Rick is a Colorado native and grew up in Greeley, Colorado. He completed a BS degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at the University of Northern Colorado. He taught various science courses in grades 7 through 9 and later taught high school biology and photography. Rick worked 22 years as a director of technology in two school districts and retired in 2006 with 34 years in education. His all-time favorite job was 15 summers as a Seasonal Supervisory Park Ranger Naturalist in Rocky Mountain National Park. During his park service summers he sold prints through many gift shops in Grand Lake and Estes Park. He self-published “Focus on Photography: A Simple Guide to Better Pictures” and after retirement published a coffee table book titled “Colorado Mountain Passes: The States Most Accessible High Country Roadways.” Landscapes are among his many subjects, but his photographic passion is wildlife photography. Rick’s camera has captured most of Colorado’s wildlife in all the life zones of the state. His images have appeared in the Vail Daily and other newspapers, Colorado Outdoors, The National Geographic web site, Walking Mountains publications, and a number of local magazines and other publications.

Art Around Avon The Art Around Avon program launched in June 2021 displaying up to twenty three (23) visual sculpture art pieces in outdoor spaces throughout Town. The pieces will be on exhibition in an outdoor location for up to twenty four (24) months during which time the artist may make the work available for sale. Please contact the Chief Cultural Officer if you have any questions. Click here to view our Art Walking Map The enhancement of public places by integrating the creative work of artists improves the pedestrian experience and promotes vibrancy, creativity and livelihood in the community. The presence of and access to public art enlivens public areas and their grounds and makes them more welcoming. It creates a deeper interaction with the places where we live, work, and visit. Public art illuminates the diversity and history of a community, and points to its aspirations for the future. The fourth biennial Art Around Avon program includes up to 20 amazing works on display through May 2027!

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Russell Frederickson Executive Director Russell manages Gallery Night events, answers member questions, provides customer service, creates website content such as news stories and events, and promotes our activities through email, social media, and Vail Daily posts. Creative Statement: I have over 30 years of experience in management across telecommunications, multimedia production, design, marketing, network television, and internet industries, working in both large corporate and small business environments. I began my career as a Senior Graphic Designer at Ford Communications Network. After my time with Ford Motor Company, I became the Lead Designer and Creative Director for multiple television networks, including ABC, NBC, PAX, and ION. In 2005, I founded Redcore Creative Group, a business development and multimedia production company that continues to provide consulting services in brand development and creative operations for various companies. One of the highlights of my career was leading all network production, design, and on-air branding as Executive Vice President of the creative department for ION Media Networks. Later, as an owner of Exotic Motorcars of DC, I oversaw brand development, marketing, events, and multimedia production. At Capital Telecom Services, I led operations and supported a highly technical team delivering innovative wireless solutions in the telecommunications industry. After relocating to Colorado, I directed operations at SERVPRO, specializing in fire and water mitigation for the High Rockies region. More recently, I served as General Manager, Multimedia Artist, and Art Instructor at Alpine Arts Center. Today, Redcore Multimedia Art Studios is headquartered in Avon, Colorado. I am currently engaged in multiple creative roles, including Contract Art Instructor and Event Creative Support for Alpine Arts Center; Creative Director for FLINT To FLAME Productions, a brand strategy and video production company based in South Florida; a member of the Board of Directors for High Five Access Media; and an active member and supporter of the Vail Valley Art Guild.

Lynn Feiger Vice-President Lynn was the co-founder and first president of the VVAG and she is dedicated to helping build the art community in the Vail Valley. She paints in a variety of mediums, focusing on the mountain world she loves and the exuberant energies and spirits of mountains, people and animals. She was selected by Enrique Martinez Celaya, an internationally acclaimed painter and sculptor, for a five year mentorship and has received numerous awards for her work. Ms. Feiger has also been a civil rights litigator for many decades and won the first sexual harassment case in the United States. Today, she serves as a member of the Minturn Town Council.

Melissa Nelson President With an Art History minor in college, Melissa embarked on a career as a writer and editor, followed by 15 years in Finance, followed by 20 years as Executive Director of several nonprofit organizations. During all these unlikely careers she took art classes at night or on weekends at the Denver Art Museum, Metro State College and the Denver Art Students’ League. Finally retiring in 2014, she was able to join the fledgling Vail Valley Art Guild’s workshops and begin painting and drawing with many talented (and becoming talented!) local artists. The Guild gave her the opportunity to show her work in four galleries, all Eagle County libraries, and at Colorado Mountain College's juried annual Vail Valley Fine Art Show. Other careers along the way have enabled her to step into the role of Board President, Treasurer and grant writer of this wonderful all-volunteer organization. Melissa has recently embarked on a project to add therapeutic arts and working with the underserved communities in Eagle County to her role as President. She hopes you will also join VVAG and help us grow.

Danita Dempsey Avon Town Coucil Through my work at the Town of Avon, leading the Culture, Art & Special Event Committee and my volunteer service on local and regional Boards and Advisory Committees, I strive to be an inclusive, collaborative, and coaching-based leader in the local and regional community. Leading with integrity, humility, service to others and honesty has provided me wonderful opportunities to bring others together!

Raymond Bleesz Historiographer Raymond Bleesz is an American original, and by that, I mean something specific. “American originals,” whether they be musicians, politicians, writers, artists, or photographers, have something in common: they tend to be attached to places, patches of land (even though they may travel far and wide), and their work has a strong regional flavor. At the same time, no matter how local their interests, they always seem to seek qualities that are universal, that could be understood and appreciated by anyone — a city slicker from New York or Paris, say, or an immigrant recently arrived, or an astrophysicist with her newly minted Ph.D. from Berkeley. Is this universal mode of address all just an illusion of American optimism? I think it’s worth consulting Raymond’s photographs for the answer. First of all, he has been looking at a large patch of land in Colorado and points west for a very long time. So he is sensitive to its physical moods and textures, its spaces, and its theatrical shifts of light. There’s plenty of visual interest in his landscapes, made even more dramatic by the contrast of his favored black and white. But unlike Ansel Adams’ west, Raymond’s is populated. People make their marks on it, build there, and travel through. Just when you might be inclined to take all this metaphysical panorama too seriously, however, the photographer will show you an outhouse, or a goofy road sign. So much for human hubris, ambition, and the taming of the west. That sense of humor reveals what might be most important of all about this photographer, more important even that the extensive catalog of Colorado scenes he has imaged– a valuable visual history. It is a quality of sympathy. This is especially clear in his portraits. Very often what you see in photographic portraits is an artifact, usually of the photographer’s control and desire to make some kind of statement about his hapless (usually) victim. In Raymond’s portraits, something else is revealed. His portraits rarely seem forced even when they are formal because what he really captures is something that passes back and forth between himself and his subjects. I am not sure how to put that into words. Call it respect or affection or trust, it yields portraits that are distinct and particular as a signature but as common and familiar as a nearby relative. He accords them dignity, but he lets them breathe. For many reasons, these are fraught times to call yourself American. Look at these pictures, and take it easy. It’ll pass. We’ll get together again, put aside the internet-stoked grievances, and recognize that we’re all together in the same leaky boat. We may even laugh at each other’s jokes. Raymond Bleesz absolutely guarantees it. March 23, 2019 – These words, sentences were written by Lyle Rexer. Rexer is an author, teacher, photo critic, and curator. Bleesz has worked with Rexer as a mentor. Rexer is a faculty member of the school of visual arts, NYC.

Rick Spitzer Photographer Rick is a Colorado native and grew up in Greeley, Colorado. He completed a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Northern Colorado. He taught various science courses in grades 7 through 9 and later taught high school biology and photography. He had the first district computer in his science classroom and after receiving a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 1991 he became the first Director of Technology and Information Services for Widefield School District #3 in Colorado Springs. Rick also taught educational technology courses at the Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He moved to Eagle County in 2001 and was the Director of Technology for the Eagle County School District until he retired in 2006 after 36 Years in Education. Rick served on numerous boards that promoted technology education in Colorado. He was a board member of Colorado Technology In Education Conference for 12 years, chairing the conference two years and serving as board president for two years. Rick was a co-founder and board member for the Pikes Peak Education Connection that created and provided free Internet access for 10 Pikes Peak area school districts. His favorite job was 15 summers as a Seasonal Supervisory Park Ranger Naturalist Rocky Mountain National Park. During his park service summers he sold prints through many gift shops in Grand Lake and Estes Park. He published “Focus on Photography: A Simple Guide to Better Pictures” and recently completed a book titled "Colorado Mountain Passes: The States Most Accessible High Country Roadways," published by Westcliffe Publishers. His hobbies and interests include hiking, biking, skiing, travel, and photography. Rick is a Colorado native and grew up in Greeley, Colorado. He completed a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Northern Colorado. He taught various science courses in grades 7 through 9 and later taught high school biology and photography. He had the first district computer in his science classroom and after receiving a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 1991 he became the first Director of Technology and Information Services for Widefield School District #3 in Colorado Springs. Rick also taught educational technology courses at the Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He moved to Eagle County in 2001 and was the Director of Technology for the Eagle County School District until he retired in 2006 after 36 Years in Education. Rick served on numerous boards that promoted technology education in Colorado. He was a board member of Colorado Technology In Education Conference for 12 years, chairing the conference two years and serving as board president for two years. Rick was a co-founder and board member for the Pikes Peak Education Connection that created and provided free Internet access for 10 Pikes Peak area school districts. His favorite job was 15 summers as a Seasonal Supervisory Park Ranger Naturalist Rocky Mountain National Park. During his park service summers he sold prints through many gift shops in Grand Lake and Estes Park. He published “Focus on Photography: A Simple Guide to Better Pictures” and recently completed a book titled "Colorado Mountain Passes: The States Most Accessible High Country Roadways," published by Westcliffe Publishers. His hobbies and interests include hiking, biking, skiing, travel, and photography. Artists Artwork Collection