Kim Keith is a catalyst for art oriented endeavors in the Yampa Valley with an eye for innovation and creative problem-solving. With a prodigious creative skill set and experience revolving around design, marketing and event coordination, she is a multi-faceted contributor to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Kim is an accomplished artist in her own right with work including sculpture installations, mixed media and photography. With numerous gallery exhibitions and vast commissioned work, her art resides in private collections throughout the United States. She also likes high-heels and anything that sparkles.

Contact Kim at kim@steamboatarts.org

Dagny McKinley was given her start as a photographer at the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. She was also fortunate enough to receive a ‘Give Creativity A Shot’ re-grant from the SSAC for her book, ‘Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp: a history of art in nature.’ When the job of Development Coordinator came up, Dagny realized there was a way that she could give back to the SSAC for all they have given to her. She can’t wait to learn more about everyone who calls Steamboat home in order to find ways the SSAC can benefit them.

Contact Dagny at dagny@steamboatarts.org

Sylvie Piquet first fell in love with Steamboat Springs as a teacher at Kids Kabin Preschool and continued to stay connected to the area as the Training Coordinator for Mindful Life. Sylvie moved away for ten years to Mount Desert, Maine, where she worked as a camp director for a non-profit outdoor education and recreation center and summer camp. It was in this role she fell in love with event and program coordination that stimulates, connects, and feeds the surrounding community. Thrilled to move back to Steamboat Springs with her partner and two dogs, Sylvie is excited to root herself into the community as a member of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council team. Sylvie loves hiking, yoga, swimming, mermaids and travelling.

Contact Barb at sylvie@steamboatarts.org

Betsy Chase is spearheading our gallery and managing our Visual Arts program.

Contact Betsy at betsy@steamboatcreates.org

Matt grew up in the southeast & received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi in 2006. He spent the next several years traveling the globe as a white-water rafting guide & professional photographer. Around the time he worked as a jungle guide in the Ecuadorian rainforest, he also spent a ski season at Chile’s Valle Nevado and worked on a photojournalism project in South Africa. Matt spent his first winter in Steamboat in 2007 and has been in love ever since. After finally settling down in Steamboat full time, Matt got his Real Estate license in 2012. In 2015 Matt was named the youngest owner at Colorado Group Realty. He has placed in the top 3 ‘Best Real Estate Agent’ category of the ‘Best of the Boat’ contest for the past 4 consecutive years. In 2016 Matt was honored in the first annual 20 Under 40 Young Professionals in Steamboat event. He won the Best Mustache award at the Steamboat Springs Mustache Ride that same year. Matt joined the board of directors of the Steamboat Springs Art Council in 2016 and serves as the Chairperson for the Creative District Steering Committee. In 2017 Matt married his best friend of 7 years, Caitlin Murphy. They currently share a mutual obsession with powder days, cats, Asian food, & street art.

Sharon graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Art. During her career she worked as a designer for Karastan Rugs and as Merchandising Director for Tultex, an apparel manufactory. Sharon moved from NC to Steamboat Springs in 1993 to enjoy the outdoors hiking and skiing. She soon became associated with the SSAC, first as an artist member and later as a member of the Visual Arts Committee.

Jim has lived in Steamboat Springs, permanently, since 1979. He originally came to Steamboat in 1970 after graduating from Colorado State University. After spending several years as an accountant, controller and supervisor on the Front Range, he moved back to Steamboat Springs. He was the Chief Financial Officer for TIC at the time the company was acquired in 2008 and retired in August 2012. He has been married to his wife, Erin, since 1993. They have four children. Jim has served on the Board of the Family Development Center, the Yampa Valley Medical Center and the Steamboat Springs School District. He likes to ski, hike, mountain bike and read.

• Documentary producer, PBS
• News producer, ABC
• Classical music DJ, NPR affiliates in Florida and Georgia
• Master’s Degree: Musicology | Bachelor’s Degree: Music Education
• Creative District Seat = Performing Arts Sector

• Co-founding director of Warehome Studios
• Self-employed owner of Anderson Ceramic & Design
• Working in the building trades as an artist and faux finisher for 15 years
• Instructing ceramics classes for 20 years
• Resident of Steamboat Springs for 17 years
• Creative District Seat = Working Artist

• Has worked in Steamboat Springs nonprofit sector for 20 years; 14 years as Executive Director of the Tread of Pioneers Museum
• Colorado Creative Industries Certified Change Leader; Leadership Steamboat Graduate
• Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management | Bachelor of Science: Anthropology/Psychology
• Promotes and organizes Routt County and Steamboat Springs cultural and heritage events and tourism
• Creative District Seat = History and Heritage

• Worked in Governor John W. Hickenlooper’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade
• U.S. Peace Corps, El Salvador and Peru
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration
• Works on activities, programs and policies that improve the quality for life and economic well-being across Routt County.
• Creative District Seat = Economic Development

• Served on several non-profit boards
• Chaired Committee on Public Art for the Urban Land Institute
• Advisor on planning and growth, including public art placement, to several US cities as well as foreign governments
• Past public service in historic preservation in Colorado
• Graduate of the US Naval Academy
• Creative District Seat = At Large

• Planning Director for the City of Steamboat Springs for 7 years.
• Previously, Urban Design Director, Planning Services/Historic Preservation Manager and Plan Implementation Manager for the City of Denver between 1992 and 2010.
• Chaired design committees for Denver Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel.
• Served on public art selection committees for numerous public projects in Denver.
• Licensed Architect and Founding Principal of City Design Architects and Planners in San Diego, CA, 1986 to 1992.
• Creative District Seat = Community Development and Planning

• Executive Director Main Street Steamboat promoting economic development in Downtown Steamboat Springs thru historic preservation, marketing, events, creative placemaking and education
• Member of the National Advocacy Board for Main Streets
• Serving on the Board of Directors for The Steamboat Chamber Resort Association and The Chief Theater
• Member of the Steamboat Economic Development Committee
• Over 20 years of Multi store retail management experience
• Creative District Seat = Main Street