Our People

The Festival is produced by a very small professional staff augmented by our hard working Committee. The Committee is comprised of community members and exhibiting artists. As a non-profit organization, the Festival is governed by its Board of Directors who have fiscal and policy responsibility for all aspects of the Festival. The Staff, Board and Committee work all year long to prepare for our annual Fall Festival.

Staff

  • Steven Restivo, Bay Area Pop Up Events

    Producer

  • A woman with blue eyes and blond hair in a messy bun, wearing a denim jacket, sitting on a yellow chair, holding a glass of red wine, smiling indoors with wooden shelves and clothing in the background.

    Denise Lamott Public Relations

    Marketing and PR

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a white top and a necklace, standing against a neutral background.

    Sarah Tipple

    Artist Liaison

Our Board

  • A smiling woman with curly gray hair and glasses takes a selfie outdoors. She is wearing a pink top and earrings, standing in front of a colorful mosaic art piece and surrounded by lush greenery.

    Liz Lauter

    President

  • A man with white hair, glasses, and a white polka-dot shirt, squinting and making a facial expression as if in thought, stands in front of a plain background with sunlight casting shadows.

    Pierre Guidetti

    Vice President

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve top, and blue pants, standing against a beige wall with her arms crossed and smiling.

    Paola Arandia

    Co-Treasurer

  • Candace Swimmer

    Treasurer

  • A man with a beard and mustache taking a selfie in a workshop, wearing a gray cap and a sleeveless white shirt, with woodworking tools and supplies visible in the background.

    James Lafemina

    Board Member

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a red top, pearl necklace, and earrings, standing in front of a beige textured wall.

    Nadia Tarzi-Saccardi

    Board member

  • Brett Crawford

    Board member

Festival Organizing Committee

  • Smiling woman wearing black sunglasses, a beige beret with colorful embroidery, and a bright green t-shirt with a colorful graphic, waving outdoors on a sunny day with parked cars and trees in the background.

    Anna Abramson

    Children’s Grove

  • Sun shining through tall redwood trees in a dense forest with green foliage and a narrow dirt path.

    Javier Alarcon

    Standards, Judge Escort

  • Sunlight filtering through tall redwood trees in a dense forest with a narrow dirt trail and green foliage.

    Erika Bodo

    Standards, Judge Escort

  • Smiling man wearing a gray baseball cap with sunglasses on top, a light gray T-shirt with a graphic design, and a dark patterned shirt open over it. The background shows trees and other people outdoors.

    Dore Coller

    Music Stage

  • A man with long curly hair, glasses, and a beard stands outdoors at a craft fair, smiling in front of a display of ceramic vases and pottery under a white canopy.

    Brett Crawford

    Committee Chair, Chalking Lead

  • Woman at market stall displaying turquoise ceramic jars with crystal-like knobs, wearing dark green shirt and purple hat, smiling.

    Tina Fossella

    Scribe, Social Media, Applications, Judge Awards

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair, sitting indoors with decorative plates on the wall behind her.

    Lynn Frazier

    Beverage Booths

  • Smiling woman with glasses on her head wearing a dark embroidered shirt and an artist badge, standing in front of her art display at an outdoor event.

    Lissa Herschleb

    Jury/Judge Selection and Coordination

  • A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a colorful scarf smiling in a pottery display booth with various brightly painted ceramic plates, bowls, and figurines.

    Liz Lauter

    Merchandise

  • An abstract painting of a sunflower with yellow petals and dark center, surrounded by green leaves on a colorful background.

    Nance Miller

    Emerging Artists and Scholorships

  • A man with gray hair wearing glasses and a dark t-shirt, leaning over a white table, working on an art project or drawing. In the background, there is a colorful, abstract painting with splashes of yellow, green, orange, and black.

    Mark Olson

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Two women at a jewelry booth, one with a drink, talking in a white tent with jewelry displays, including earrings, rings, and necklaces.

    Sarah Shriver

    Applications (Sabbatical 2026)

  • Two women smiling behind a jewelry display at a market stall, showcasing necklaces, earrings, and rings enclosed in glass cases.

    Sarah Suloff

    (Sabbatical 2026)

  • An older man with gray hair and beard standing outdoors, wearing a black t-shirt featuring artwork of a mountain and lake scene. He has a small microphone clipped to his shirt and is set against a blurred background of trees and possibly outdoor art installations.

    Barry Toranto

    Marketing & PR

  • Aimee Westbrook

    Gates and Ticketing

  • Mark Abramson

    Signage

Line drawing of a pine branch with pine needles and pinecones.

A special thanks to our Jurors and Judges

2025 Jurors

  • Barry Ebner - Printmaking/Drawing

  • Kevin Scheer - Ceramics

  • Sarah Suloff - Jeweler

  • Erma Murphy - ED O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

  • Judy Rosenfeld - Glass mosaic artist

(Who will select the artists)

2025 Judges

  • Helen Stanley - Painter, Teacher

  • Rodger Jacobson - Sculptor, Teacher

  • Steve Coleman - Painter, Set Designer

(Who will select the prize winners)

We also wish to acknowledge other individuals who made special contributions:

  • Traci Shiro - Ads and poster design

  • Blacklamb Media - Web designer

  • Don McCartney - Program designer

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