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Rick Spitzer Photographer Standard 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. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Christine Sena Painter Standard At an early age, Christine was encouraged by her mother, an artist, to take classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. With studies in Landscape Architecture from UMass Amherst and Virginia Tech, her artistic skills were employed when creating sketches and renderings for various design projects. She then moved on to environmental work and eventually ended up as a manager for national and international judicial programs. After 32 years working in the public sector, she retired in 2002 and relocated to Edwards, CO, to be closer to her daughter and her family. The Guild has given her the opportunity to coordinate with our public libraries, private venues and Colorado Mountain College to develop exhibits which display our members' work to their best advantage. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Tara Novak Painter Standard Mountain girl, artist, entrepreneur… A Vail Valley resident for over 25 years, Tara’s abstract paintings depict the textures and ever-changing colors in the mountains and waterways of Mother Nature’s landscapes. After attaining her degree from RIT, Snowboarding took over her world in 1994. She spent several years competing in pro circuits and teaching at Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts, where she fell in love with the pure joy of riding in the Aspen glades. Tara’s main bread n’butter is her company, Custom Creations Inc. Working with contractors, interior designers, and homeowners in the resort communities of Vail, she provides artful solutions for decorative wall finishes, woodwork and antique restoration, and fine art commissions. Tara founded the art cooperative ARTSPaCE workshop+gallery. This space is Tara’s home studio, while also continuing to grow as a thriving hub for local artists and community collaboration. In 2020 and 2021, Tara was awarded public art projects in the Vail Valley – decoratively painting six benches in Avon and a utility box in Riverwalk in Edwards as part of a community vitality installation. Most recently, Tara won awards for the 2021, 2022 and 2024 “Best of Vail Valley” competition: Best Visual Artist and Best Art Gallery. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Melissa Nelson Painter Standard 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. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Danita Dempsey Standard 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! Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Russell Frederickson Multimedia Standard 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. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Rosie Burkie Painter Standard Rosie Burki grew up in Bern, Switzerland. While in school she always liked drawing and singing and got the best grades in school. In 1967 she immigrated to Toronto, Canada to meet up with her fiancé. There, she completed work on a painting in 1969 made directly with tubes of paint on canvas. It ended up winning the “Best Modernistic Art Ribbon”. In 1970 she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas- from cold to hot weather. There, her work focused on Sea Shell Art and selling it on the T heads. In 1977, with two little children, she moved to a better climate, to ski and camp with family arriving in the Gore Valley and is still here today playing music and painting with VVAG and WCDA / SDP. This keeps her love of painting going and she is still enjoying life in this Valley. Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

Soodi Kick Impressionist Painter Standard I am Soodi Kick, born in Iran, moved to United States, met and married my husband at Ohio University, became a US citizen, and started my early carriers in Architecture and then in Nutrition. I started painting in university and continued taking classes, part time. A couple of years ago we retired and since then I have been spending more of my time doing art. I am an impressionist painter, with emphasis in figurative arts. I have the intention to become a full time artist and a part of this commitment is how to dedicate more time, producing and developing my style. Using man made and recycled materials on canvas, to bring texture and unity in my art work, is one of the areas of interest and work plan. We moved to Raleigh several years ago and I have visited Art Space and have fallen in love with the concept and energy in the space given to artist. Now we are in the process of returning to Eagle County and I hope to bring some of my experiences from back east to the Guild and community to keep building an appreciation of the arts in the valley. Experience Vail Valley Art Guild (VVAG) - Eagle County, Colorado Co-President: Jan 2023-present Member: 2015-Present VVAG is composed of many talented artists, who paint together, run an existing gallery in Eagle, Colorado, and participate and manage continuing courses in art education. I have been a part time member of this group and participated in juried and non-juried art shows. I have sold many art pieces to individuals in the Vail Valley area. Dunwoody Fine Art Association (DFAA) - Dunwoody, Georgia Member: 2008-2015 DFAA is a very active membership of fine artists who show in the local areas of the city and have classes in art . I was an active part time member for many years, showing in juried art shows, and selling my art and taking classes. Spruil Art Center - Atlanta, Georgia Member: 2000-2015 I have been a member of Spruil Art Center, taking part in many advanced courses and worked in finding my style and techniques. Education Ohio University: Architecture Degree, with minor in Art, 1973 Spruill Art Center in Atlanta Georgia: classes in advanced composition, mixed media painting and drawing, Color Theory Colorado Mountain College: classes in mixed media, oil and watercolor Artist Works Add a Title Add a Title View Work Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now

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