In The Admin Offices:
Paula Danoff, President & CEO: [email protected]
Paula Danoff currently serves as EAC’s President & CEO. She is responsible for development and fundraising activities at EAC and directs operational, administrative, and programmatic aspects of the organization, the school, exhibitions, and the facility. Danoff joined the EAC staff in 2008. Prior, she served as Director of Special Events and Fundraising at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has studied Ikebana, the Art of Japanese Flowering arranging, for 30 years, and holds a 3rd-level teaching certificate from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. She has exhibited in the United States and internationally. Danoff holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and a BA from Knox College, Galesburg, IL.
Larry Boswell, Director of IT & Administration: [email protected]
Larry Boswell has over 25 years of experience with the Evanston Art Center. He is responsible for oversight and maintenance of registration in partnership with the Director of Education. Additional responsibilities include coordination and training of Information Technology for the Art Center. He is also responsible for the smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of the facility, and he maintains EAC's computer records including membership and donor databases.
Ellie Hazlett, Director of Education: [email protected]
Ellie Hazlett serves as the Director of Education. She is responsible for overseeing the school, which entails all classes and workshops, both virtually and in-person. In addition, she coordinates all outreach programming with various organizations. Prior to joining Evanston Art Center, Ellie worked at the Art Institute of Chicago and later became the Assistant Director of Education at One River School of Art and Design where she taught all ages in various mediums including painting, drawing, and digital programs. Hazlett earned her BA from Union College in Schenectady, NY and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development & Exhibitions: [email protected]
Emma Rose Gudewicz (she/they) serves as the Director of Development and Exhibitions. She is responsible for creating an overarching philanthropic focus throughout the EAC by designing and implementing fundraising strategies and initiatives, including annual giving, grant writing, special events, membership, and corporate and foundation support. She is also responsible for all exhibition installation and management. Gudewicz graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Fiber Material Studies and Painting and from Colorado State University with a MA in Art Leadership and Cultural Management.
Katie O'Neill-Sneed, Manager of Special Projects: [email protected]
Katie O'Neill-Sneed serves as Manager of Special Projects. In this capacity, she supports EAC staff in administrative operations, specifically online classes, and donor relations. In addition, she leads visual merchandising for the Winter Expo and Spring Benefit. Prior to joining the Art Center in 2019, O'Neill-Sneed enjoyed nearly two decades of retail experience on Central Street as a manager, buyer, and merchandiser for Perennials. She studied English at Lawrence University and Photography at Columbia College Chicago.
Tanea Crawford, Youth Fine Arts Coordinator & Content Manager: [email protected]
Tanea Crawford serves as the Youth Fine Arts Coordinator and Content Manager. She works directly with the Director of Education to oversee the youth fine arts department, manage youth art supplies, develop curriculum, and lead EAC’s Teen Board. She is also responsible for content production and publication for EAC's social media marketing efforts. Crawford graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular/Cellular Neuroscience and in 2021 with a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.
Erica McKeehen, Exhibitions Assistant: [email protected]
Erica McKeehen supports Exhibitions at Evanston Art Center, working directly with the Exhibitions Manager to assist with all aspects of exhibition planning and administration. She photographs installations, openings, classes, and programming for EAC's archive, marketing, and social media while also maintaining the EAC's digital Maker's Lab. McKeehen graduated with a BS in Visual Communication from Ohio University in 2010 and holds an MA in Arts Management (2021) and an MFA in Photography (2023), both from Columbia College Chicago. During her graduate study, she worked for four years within many capacities at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Catie Bryant, Development & Communications Assistant: [email protected]
Catie Bryant serves as the Development and Communications Assistant. She works directly with both the President & CEO as well as the Director of Development and Exhibitions to provide administrative support for donor giving, marketing efforts, fundraising, and events. She is also responsible for designing various flyers and assisting with exhibition installations. Bryant graduated from the University of Denver in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Emergent Digital Practices, German Language, and Studio Art.
Front & Center:
Joanna Goodson, Erica McKeehen, Evelyn Morales