Board of Directors

Lee Askew III, Director
Nykesha Cole, Director of Retail
Jordan Edmundson, Director of Development
Clay Eber, Director of Finance
Dan Flick, Director of Logistics
Denise Ford, Managing Director & Artist Market
Portia Johnson, Director of Festival Events
Angela Less, Director of Arts Education

Chuck Mitchell, Director of Graphics
Kelley Morice, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Kim Warnette, Director of Visual Arts
Carol Watkins, Director
James Wells, Director of Community Education
& Special Projects
Don Williams, Director of Finance

Steering Committee

Our steering committee is comprised of individuals from both RiverArtsFest, Inc. and the South Main Association, along with former board members of Arts in the Park. While we come from diverse backgrounds, we all share a genuine desire to promote an appreciation of the arts by the citizens of our community.

We could not put on this festival without the leadership and dedication of our steering committee and the hands-on support of our volunteers!

  • Ada Askew

  • Leigh Barker

  • Jared Boyd

  • Megan Bryant

  • Eli Cloud

  • Eric Cloud

  • Cindy Cogbill

  • Laura Edwards

  • Emma Fleming

  • Cyndy Grivich

  • Ken Hall

  • Michael Helminski

  • Ellen Hornyak

  • Susie Jabbour

  • David Johnson

  • Tomia Lane

  • Emma Less

  • Denny McGivern

  • Debby Greer Mirda

  • Will Randolph

  • Michelle Repass

  • Shelia Swain

  • Mark Sehnert

  • Mary Sexton

  • Tom Wilson

  • Dianne Yaich

 

Tennessee Arts Specialty License Plates provide funding for RiverArtsFest.

 

Stay Connected

Whimsy meets clay with Becky Ziemer’s one-of-a-kind creatures made from ceramics and found objects. Each piece is full of personality, color, and charm. Watch Becky bring these imaginative critters to life during live demos October 18-19!
Watch the grain come alive! With 20+ years as a maker, teacher and learner of fine craft, Rick Cannon’s skill on the lathe is something to behold. Watch him in action daily during the festival and explore his beautifully crafted pieces.
What a day! Thanks to your support, RiverArtsFest brought some of Memphis’ most inspiring artists to MSCS art teachers for District Learning Day, connecting classrooms to creativity in meaningful ways. Artist Chats with @carle.moore and @khara
Want to serve up your best bites at one of Memphis’ most beloved festivals? Applications are now open to become a food vendor at RiverArtsFest 2025! We’re looking for high-quality, crowd-pleasing cuisine with variety and flavor, and we

No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by RiverArtsFest, Inc.

 
 
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