Staff

Jennifer Lee has been working with arts & culture nonprofits in the valley for over thirty years. She holds a master’s in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Phoenix. Jen joined the Art Association after working at the National Museum of Wildlife Art for 20 years. She has experience in accounting, human resources, program development, fundraising/art show sales, and event management. She enjoys camping, fishing and traveling to exotic places with her family. Besides her travels in the United States, she has also traveled to Paris, Korea, Jamaica, Spain and Portugal. She enjoys sewing, needlework, and collecting art.

jenlee@artassociation.org

Amy Goicoechea is an arts & culture non-profit professional. She holds an MA in philosophy from the University of Utah. Amy joined the Art Association after working in the Education and Programs & Events Departments at the National Museum of Wildlife Art for nearly 20 years. She has two decades of experience in formal and informal education program development, fundraising and constituency raising event management. She contributed to the success of numerous advancement related programs & events by working closely with donors and sponsors. Amy has collaborated with many local organizations to promote the arts in Jackson Hole.

amy@artassociation.org

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jessica moved to Jackson two decades ago after a summer-long family road trip brought them to the mountains. After graduating from Jackson Hole High School, she received her BA in art history with a focus on Late Ming Dynasty Monumental Landscape paintings with a minor in mathematics. Following a brief stint in the beautiful city of Seattle, she returned to Jackson to be near family and enjoy the outdoors. Jessica has spent the last ten years in the buzzing and fast-paced restaurant industry and is excited to return her focus back to art, education and creativity. 

jessica@artassociation.org

Loren grew up in Amarillo, Texas where she was a dancer and cellist. Growing up with musician parents, she was instilled with a deep love and appreciation for the arts. Loren moved to Jackson in 2018 after completing a BSBA in International Business from the University of Denver. She has a range of experience with non-profit and for-profit organizations, and she’s eager to engage with new art mediums through the Art Association. Loren spends her free time skiing, hiking, traveling—truly any activity that ensures she’ll be playing outside.

loren@artassociation.org

Cara grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where from a young age, she had a fascination with everything textile. This ultimately led Cara to Sewanee: the University of the South where she ran track and cross-country before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art with a focus on textile sculptural installations. Since then, she has further developed her artistic talents in not only textiles, but also digital photography, fashion design, and hand sewing. Prior to joining the Art Association, Cara gained valuable experience in both the fashion and art industries, and now, she is thrilled to help the Art Association as the Education Manager. In her free time, Cara enjoys trail running, fly-fishing, skiing, and generally anything outdoors.

caraallen@artassociation.org

Jen Hoffman is a professional artist and long-time Jackson resident who has always been involved in the local art community. She earned a BFA in Printmaking and Painting from the University of Delaware. She joined the Art Association after being a partner at Trio Fine Art and a full time artist for many years. She has exhibited in national and international exhibitions and holds signature memberships in the American Tonalist Society and the Pastel Society of America. Her work is in private collections internationally and held in the permanent collections of the National museum of Wildlife Art, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Jackson Hole Airport, and St. John's Sage Living Center. Hoffman enjoys the opportunity to connect our community with creativity and expression through the unique and community-centered gallery space and the best (and only!) art supply store in the valley. Learn more about Jennifer's work at www.jlhoffmanfineart.com

jenhoffman@artassociation.org

Originally from Massachusetts, Grace grew up as an artist who constantly explored different techniques and mediums although her main outlet is now digital and film photography. Prior to working at the Art Association, she worked in marketing for New England breweries, staffed music festivals, and began freelancing in photography. After earning her BS in Communications and BA in studio arts from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Grace moved to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts where she connected with local artists and business owners who then led her to trade the coast for the mountains and move to Jackson. In her free time, you can find her picking up new hobbies, cooking and exploring new restaurants, pursuing anything outdoors, and spending time with friends.

grace@artassociation.org

Annabelle has spent most of her life bouncing around the Mountain West from California to British Columbia to Colorado with a few stops in between, making art and admiring the landscape along the way. She has an BFA in Oil Painting and a minor in Jewelry and Metal Arts from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, California. In the aughts she cut her teeth on bear grass and tulips in the San Francisco floral world and now she cuts metal and stones making jewelry in her home studio.

annabelle@artassociation.org

Wil Windham is originally from Columbus, Georgia, and has bounced around several parts of the country. He earned his BA in Clarinet Performance and Certificate in Music Composition from Columbus State University, and his MM in Clarinet Performance from the University of New Mexico, with a focus on contemporary classical music. While pursuing his degrees, Wil performed in many genres, from chamber music to symphonies to operas. In addition to performing, he has worked in various education settings. He was a math tutor for elementary through high school students, taught clarinet lessons in grad school, and worked in higher education administration at Florida State University's registrar's office. Now as the Art Association's Administrative Coordinator, he is looking forward to supporting new mediums of art and creativity.

wil@artassociation.org

Sylvie Polonsky grew up in ceramics studios in Colorado and is excited to join the Art Association as their Studio Coordinator. With a degree in geology, Sylvie is always happy to talk about wild clays and the scientific process of ceramics. When she's not playing with clay, Sylvie can be found outside looking at rocks, throwing a frisbee, or trying out a new craft.

sylvie@artassociation.org

Beginning with a BA in Fabric Design, Shana Stegman continued to study multiple art mediums to experiment with different types of art application.  She specializes in acrylic, watercolor, pastel and other various crafting techniques.  She is thrilled being an art teacher, Artist Representative, and major art supporter.  Through sharing her knowledge, guidance, and creativity, Shana encourages others to expand on their individual style and artistic expression and welcomes everyone to see with a more artistic view; she believes that’s when one truly sees the world!

shana@artassociation.org

Lori is guided by authenticity, optimism, adventure, and curiosity. She continuously strives to create and innovate, valuing the creative process as much as the final product. For her, art is an experience that reflects the beauty of individuality and exploration in every aspect of life. Lori is a multimedia artist with a background in fashion and textile design with a focus in sustainability. She lives in Driggs with her partner, Patrick, and their two dogs, Bean and Sprout, and can often be found running, skiing, or climbing in the mountains, and out in the open air because her favorite place to gather inspiration is in nature.

lori@artassociation.org

Originally from Austin, Texas, Shane has been teaching both adult and youth ceramics at the Art Association for about 8 years. He enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his 14 year old son and will soon be teaching yoga in the valley, as well. Before arriving in Jackson, Shane was a scientific diver for the University of Hawaii; if he’s not in the mountains, he’s in the ocean surfing and diving!

Jon Stuart's photographs examine the modern West. He began teaching as an assistant to Ansel Adams' Yosemite Workshops. Since the 1970s he has led workshops for Teton Science Schools, Snake River Institute, Central Wyoming College and the Art Association. His work has been exhibited at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the University of Wyoming Art Museum, Nicolaysen Museum, Wyoming State Museum, and the Wyoming Arts Council Gallery.

jon@artassociation.org