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Robbie Breaux has lived in and loved Grand Junction since 1996. She had been a pharmacist for 18 years prior to her move, and she was office manager for the Pediatric Specialty Clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital for 17 years. She now teaches ceramics at The Art Center. Robbie has served on several boards and committees, including The Art Cent
Robbie Breaux has lived in and loved Grand Junction since 1996. She had been a pharmacist for 18 years prior to her move, and she was office manager for the Pediatric Specialty Clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital for 17 years. She now teaches ceramics at The Art Center. Robbie has served on several boards and committees, including The Art Center, the Art Center Endowment Foundation, The Avalon Theatre Foundation, MusicSpark, Art On the Corner, Downtown Art Festival Committee, and the Grand Valley Creative Alliance Task Force. She was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to the Colorado Creative Industries Council in 2017. She serves on the Grand Junction Creative District Leadership Council. She is active in her church, playing the piano and organ, and singing in the choir. Robbie and her husband, Chuck, support all things art!
Robyn Miley is a talented illustrator, graphic designer, and marketing director with over two decades of experience in visual arts and digital media. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University, where she earned multiple talent awards and gained entry into the prestigious BFA Illustration Program. Robyn
Robyn Miley is a talented illustrator, graphic designer, and marketing director with over two decades of experience in visual arts and digital media. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University, where she earned multiple talent awards and gained entry into the prestigious BFA Illustration Program. Robyn has worked extensively in freelance illustration, video game art, and graphic design, contributing to projects ranging from children’s books to video game character design and 3D modeling.
Currently, Robyn serves as the Marketing Director for the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, where she leads all branding and design efforts. Her previous roles include Marketing Director for Chamberlin Architects and Amanda Blu, where she spearheaded creative initiatives and worked closely with clients to develop promotional materials, websites, and digital assets.
Robyn is also an adjunct instructor, having taught graphic and web design courses at Colorado Mesa University and State Fair Community College. Her classes have focused on UX/UI design, web development, and Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
An avid runner, mountain biker, and yoga enthusiast, Robyn enjoys exploring both the natural world and the vibrant life of big cities. She brings her passion for creativity, teaching, and community engagement to everything she does.
Sarah Bell studied theater and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She performed and directed in Seattle, LA, and NYC before relocating to Grand Junction in 2018. She is a long-time yoga instructor, yoga teacher trainer, and creative longing to inspire everyone to to discover their inner artist.
Bennett Boeschenstein is a semi-retired urban planner, having worked as a professional planner over the past nearly 40 years for the City of Fruita, the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, the City of Norwalk, Connecticut and Hudson County, New Jersey. He is currently Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Grand Junction. Bennett holds a Masters
Bennett Boeschenstein is a semi-retired urban planner, having worked as a professional planner over the past nearly 40 years for the City of Fruita, the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, the City of Norwalk, Connecticut and Hudson County, New Jersey. He is currently Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Grand Junction. Bennett holds a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from the University of Cincinnati. He served in the US Peace Corps for three years in Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa, and is the past president of the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association and of the Fruita Rotary Club. He is a founding member of the Riverfront Commission, and is a volunteer programmer at community radio station, KAFM.
Lee Borden has 20+ years experience a s on-air talent in medium and major market commercial radio, and 30+ years experience as an actor, voice over artist, copy writer, and marketing consultant. He is currently the executive director of The Art Center of Western Colorado.
Voice clients have included: Caesar's Palace - Las Vegas, Banquet F
Lee Borden has 20+ years experience a s on-air talent in medium and major market commercial radio, and 30+ years experience as an actor, voice over artist, copy writer, and marketing consultant. He is currently the executive director of The Art Center of Western Colorado.
Voice clients have included: Caesar's Palace - Las Vegas, Banquet Foods, Village Inn, Family Restaurants INC. Rocky Mountain PBS, The Cabaret Dinner Theater, The Metro Playhouse and many others.
He also performed voice-over work on the Emmy Award winning documentary, "The Colorado National Monument: Celebrating 100 Years of John Otto's Dream."
Michelle Boisvenue-Fox is Library Director for Mesa County Libraries.
She holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, as well as bachelor’s degrees in English and journalism from Central Michigan University.
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Leigh Ashman joins the GVCA Board as a long-time Grand Junction resident originally hailing from Albuquerque, NM.
Always appreciative of any arts, Leigh has long been exercising her creative muscles with interior design, landscape design, DIY projects, and more recently construction, stained glass, pottery, and painting. When she's not at
Leigh Ashman joins the GVCA Board as a long-time Grand Junction resident originally hailing from Albuquerque, NM.
Always appreciative of any arts, Leigh has long been exercising her creative muscles with interior design, landscape design, DIY projects, and more recently construction, stained glass, pottery, and painting. When she's not at work managing a local accounting firm, she's making art in the massive garage/art studio/car shop/apartment she and her husband built themselves in their backyard. Or rehabbing their cabin. Or finishing out the basement in their 100 year old home in Downtown GJ. They do a lot of projects. And rescue a lot of dogs. They also love to travel, scuba dive, and spend time with friends and family.
In her background, you'll find marketing, SEO, business ownership, public relations, journalism, management, volunteer work, and lots of other experiences. Her favorites thus far: working for Disney and the PGA Tour tournament it hosts as part of her Master's Degree, and living the van life while traveling the country in a Volkswagon Vanagon with her husband and two dogs.
As an artist, Leigh knows GVCA is what our community needs. We all need an organization larger than one gallery owner, group of artists, building, or idea. We need this art megaphone that lends a bigger voice to what each is trying to achieve and grow. Having personally felt the void GVCA is on a mission to fill, she's ready to start shoveling as a proud Board Member.
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Marketing & Development Coordinator
Elisa Love is a native of Grand Junction. She boasts an impressive career spanning over a decade in marketing, networking, and development. Her journey includes a remarkable 20-year tenure at KKCO and KJCT, where she held diverse roles from Morning Show Producer to Local/Digital Sales Manager. Her work w
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Elisa Love is a native of Grand Junction. She boasts an impressive career spanning over a decade in marketing, networking, and development. Her journey includes a remarkable 20-year tenure at KKCO and KJCT, where she held diverse roles from Morning Show Producer to Local/Digital Sales Manager. Her work was recognized with two Colorado Broadcaster Association Awards for producing the Best Small Market Public Affairs Programs in 2022 and 2023.
Elisa's professional growth continued as she took on the Director of Member Engagement role at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. She further honed her relationship-building and advocacy skills in this position, contributing significantly to the organization's mission.
Elisa has been married to Kevin for over ten years. Together, they have two very spoiled pups named Dax and Bella. She is an avid reader and can often be found sitting on a patio with her head in a book.
Elisa's roots are deeply intertwined with Grand Junction. As a descendant of one of the first Black families to settle in the Grand Valley, her family's history is a part of the community's rich tapestry. Her grandmother, Josephine Taylor Dickey, was a revered figure in Grand Junction, leaving behind a legacy of service and community engagement that continues to inspire Elisa today.
Elisa's upbringing was marked by the profound impact of her grandmother's unwavering dedication to improving Grand Junction. This powerful influence has ignited a deep-seated desire within Elisa to follow in her footsteps and uphold her family's legacy of service. This commitment continues to inspire her today.
While Elisa is not a painter or sculptor, she finds joy in interior design, crafting personal, warm, and inviting spaces. She is a home chef whose culinary skills are also a testament to her creativity. She loves experimenting with cooking and creating delicious meals for her loved ones.
Elisa is thrilled to join the Grand Valley Creative Alliance. She sees this platform as the perfect avenue to channel her creativity and make a significant, meaningful impact.
Artist, Educator, Administrator, and Advocate - Julia March Crocetto is an artist working at the intersection of ecology and craft, chance operations and intentionality. Her research- and process-based art practice employs printmaking, fiber arts, book arts, sculpture, creative mapping, and ecology.
Her philosophy has been influenced by li
Artist, Educator, Administrator, and Advocate - Julia March Crocetto is an artist working at the intersection of ecology and craft, chance operations and intentionality. Her research- and process-based art practice employs printmaking, fiber arts, book arts, sculpture, creative mapping, and ecology.
Her philosophy has been influenced by living and working in many parts of the American West. Years of working as a professional observer – naturalist, guide, and park ranger – inform her outlook. Her work is held in public and private collections and has been shown internationally. She earned her B.F.A. summa cum laude in Art and Ecology at the University of New Mexico and her Master of Fine Art at the Oregon College of Art and Craft.
Her administrative and event organizing experience includes non-profit, corporate, government, and educational organizations. Her work with Elderhostel sparked her desire to promote Lifelong Learning. She has taught workshops since she was a teen and currently teaches art at Colorado Mesa University. Julia has served on the Steering Committee for the Art Quilt Associates and is a past Board Member of Denali Arts Council and Silk Painters International.
CMU Intern - We're growing! We are developing an internship position in partnership with Colorado Mesa University.
Interested in a semester internship? Contact info@gvcreates.org to learn more.
Board seats are available.
Questions? Contact info@gvcreates.org
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