Friends of the Lakeville Arts Center
Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is made up of citizens in the community who share a commitment to high quality and diverse arts and education opportunities for local residents.
Since 2001, the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center organizes Lakeville’s annual fall arts festival, funds capital improvements and equipment for the arts center, and brings together business leaders in the community to support the arts.

Friends Board
Jeff Larson, President
Robert Erickson, Vice President
Paul Haglund, Treasurer
Julie Amacher, Director
Sue Blanchard, Director
Michelle Gensinger, Director
Sarah Stowell, Director, Art Festival Coordinator
Steve Volavka, Director
Anna Marie Zappetillo, Director
STAFF LIAISONS:
Nicki Pretzer, Arts Center Manager
Scarlett Larson, Arts Center Program Coordinator
Nancy Schulte, Administrative Assistant
Helena Leary, Volunteer Coordinator






