Erinn Gavaghan – Executive Director

My passion for the arts goes back as long as I can remember. I always dabbled in one form of creativity or another. As a child I loved dancing, playing the piano, singing, and really any kind of performing. I continued my stage presence through out high school, into college and beyond. While in college, I also discovered a love for photography which has stayed with me ever since.

I moved to Oklahoma in 1997 and continued my love of the arts here. I worked for Ballet Oklahoma for three years as the director of events and volunteers. While working for the Ballet, I also co-produced an independent film called The Willing Suspension of Disbelief and performed with Carpenter Square Theatre.

In 2005 I made the decision to return to St. Louis were my family lives to pursue my MA in Art History at Webster University. During that time I worked for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis as the Manager of Donor Relations. In May of 2010 I completed my masters program and returned to Oklahoma where I am now able to combine my experiences in management of arts organizations with my passion for the arts as the Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council.

Aside from art, I have a serious passion for food and wine. I love gourmet cooking, tasting a bit of wine, and finding new and exciting places to eat. I also live for travel. I got the travel bug on my first overseas trip when the company I was working for sent me to Kuwait to train portrait photographers. Since then I have traveled all over with Ireland and New Zealand being two of my favorite countries to visit.

Josh Lunsford – Associate Director

[Bio coming soon!]