Art...Well-Groomed 2008 Organizers

Tania Foley - With nearly 10 years in tourism and hospitality, as Sales Manager for Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Rooms Division Manager for DeSoto House Hotel, also in Galena , and Owner of a motel, Tania brings a wealth of important experience and information to Art...Well-Groomed 2008. Her experience will be invaluable in attracting tourists to the exhibit and her strong management skills will support this multifaceted community project. Tania owned her own business for seven years, and for the past 12 years, has been a realtor in the Illinois Valley.

Bonnie Doty - Associated with art and the art community for a lifetime, Bonnie is a college art major, and an illustrator of children's books. She worked as a freelance artist, technical advisor and product development consultant for Shiva/Delta Technical Coatings, a leading company of creative supplies, for more than 15 years, and as an Independent Sales Representative for six years, when she represented numerous art industry companies. Bonnie owned and operated an art and craft store for 10 years, and co-owned a publishing company that specialized in the publication of "how-to" books for the art/craft industry for more than 12 years. Bonnie is Founder and Director of Friends of Strays, Inc. where she has served in that position for 13 years.

Donna Blomquist - Donna brings more than 25 years in marketing, advertising, promotion and creative services to Art...Well-Groomed 2008. She has successfully marketed goods and services for a range of clients – from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Her experience includes large-scale events planning. Donna's creative and management experience provides behind-the-scenes support for Art...Well-Groomed 2008. Donna currently works as a Youth Services Librarian at a public library.

Press Releases

11.27.07 - Call to Artists

12.20.07 - Flagship Sponsors Announced

01.18.08 - Sponsors for Community Art Exhibition

03.06.08 - The Ambassadors Show Off On Main