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Janet SelfJanet's first initiative was founding a nonprofit to foster community arts and creativity. She led the Art@OddFellows series in Mendocino for 12 years, with 135 exhibits that included thousands of local artists, including youth and children, and hosted 14,000 visitors annually. She spearheaded the Children's Banner Project taking creativity out into the community with murals, classroom projects, and special events. The Ocean Upwelling focused on our coastal ecosystem and ways to engage youth through art, science, and activism in partnership with the Noyo Center for Marine Science. She has been a mentor, advisor, and ally to other Community Artists, Exhibit leaders, and youth interns.
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Joanna WiggintonAn active member of Mendocino Coast community for more than 40 years, Joanna was a midwife and then an educational leader/teacher for years. Since her recent retirement from Caspar Creek Learning Center, her own art finally became a focus, yet her passion for teaching and working with children continues. She's participated in and curated community exhibits, and offered workshops and open studio time for others. She led projects now on hold... Little Free Libraries for All and and Community Bridges Initiative as she spearheads Art@School / Art-for-Children Initiative.
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Laura Welter
Laura has been a member of the Mendocino Coast for more than 40 years. She was Executive Director for Safe Passage Family Resource Center until her retirement in 2019. She is an avid gardener and maker of imaginative succulent creations. She brings a deep commitment and history of serving community, families and children.
Laura has been a member of the Mendocino Coast for more than 40 years. She was Executive Director for Safe Passage Family Resource Center until her retirement in 2019. She is an avid gardener and maker of imaginative succulent creations. She brings a deep commitment and history of serving community, families and children.
Kiersten Hanna
Kiersten is a small business owner with Braggadoon Signs & Graphics in Fort Bragg. Her love of art and community is evident as Braggadoon hosts mini-exhibits as part of 1st Friday Art Walk, and is involved in creative community projects through signs, posters, fliers and promotional design of all kinds. Her training in art combined with a special love of design, installations, exhibits and community make her a powerful member of the Flockworks Board.
Kiersten is a small business owner with Braggadoon Signs & Graphics in Fort Bragg. Her love of art and community is evident as Braggadoon hosts mini-exhibits as part of 1st Friday Art Walk, and is involved in creative community projects through signs, posters, fliers and promotional design of all kinds. Her training in art combined with a special love of design, installations, exhibits and community make her a powerful member of the Flockworks Board.