About Us

Established in 2005, the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance is a 501C3 nonprofit organization working to connect artists, arts nonprofits, and the community through free and accessible arts based programs and events.

Programs and events of the A&C Alliance are made possible by our generous community sponsors, members, and supporters.

See list of Supporters

What we offer

As an arts organization serving the greater Coeur d’Alene area, the A&C Alliance provides a number of programs and services which fulfill our mission:

  • Increasing arts programming and opportunities offered to the community

  • Providing assistance, connections, and other services to individual artists, businesses, and arts/cultural organizations in the area

  • Increasing awareness of the importance of the arts to the economy of Coeur d’Alene and beyond

  • Further serving the public through our community events calendar, free monthly Arts Buzz meetings at the CDA Chamber, and information sharing on our social media and newsletter


Mission

To inspire and grow the arts community in Coeur d’Alene.


Meet the team

Executive Director

  • Abby Light | abby@artsandculturecda.org | 208-292-1629

Board of Directors

  • Chair: Janie Roth | STCU Loan Officer (retired)

  • Vice Chair: Kris McLLvenna | Business Owner (retired)

  • Immediate Past Chair: Callie Cabe | Actress & Performer

  • Treasurer: Gina Strobel | Owner of Straight Arrow Tax & Accounting

  • Secretary: Melissa Wilson | Client Manager Marsh McLennan Agency

  • Kathy Beecher | Legal Office Manager (retired)

  • DeAnn Johnson | NIC Advisor

  • Michael B Koep | Author & Musician

  • Tanden Launder | Artist & Business Owner

  • Maren Maier | Community Development Chair at STCU

  • Max Mendez | Musician & Educator

  • Ruth Pratt | Vocalist & Former Director of CDA Library Foundation

  • Rod Rada | Architect at Architects West

  • Terri Robinson | Activity Director (retired)

  • Marilee Wallace | North Idaho Alliance (N.I.A.) & Real Estate Professional

  • Marie Widmyer | Business Owner (Marmalade & Marie’s Boutique)

  • Bobbie White | Cultural Tourism Programmer at Coeur d’Alene Casino


To contact any of the board members, email info@artsandculturecda.org