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.
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