Alan Maltz "Touching Silence."
Elizabeth S. Young, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, has an extensive background in both the performing and visual arts. Her experience working with non-profit organizations spans program development, board relations, fund development and marketing. She earned her B.A. in Art History and Theater from Wheaton College in Norton, MA. After spending nearly a decade in New York City as a Casting Director for film, television and theater she moved to the Florida Keys in 1987. Her professional life in the Keys includes being the business manager of Island Wellness and working in all aspects of the business of the fine art photography gallery of Alan S. Maltz. As Executive Director of the Arts Council since 2008, she serves all the arts, all the Keys, all the time. Recently, she was a grant panelist for the State’s Division of Cultural Affairs and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, presented at the City of Key West’s Ambassador and Leadership Monroe programs, and for the Board of the Tourist Development Council. She has served as the Public Art Administrator of the City of Key West’s 1% for public art program since 2017, and the County’s program since 2008. She is thrilled to have co-curated the Florida Keys Sculpture Trail with Susann D’Antonio on behalf of benefactors, John Padget and the late Jacob Dekker. She is also proud to serve as Past President of the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals. E-mail Liz
Martha Resk, Business Manager - Martha moved to Key West in 1993, just after completing her degree in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona. As Business Manager, she brings over 15 years experience working with, and leading local non profits including Audubon House Gallery, Reef Relief and most recently as the Director of the Key West Art Center. She is passionate about supporting the local arts community and working with our local artists. Martha is an avid nature lover, and enjoys spending time outside, whether it is in our local backcountry, skiing and hiking in the Rocky Mountains, or gardening in her Key West backyard. Her responsibilities with the Florida Keys Council of the Arts include providing administrative support, coordinating grant programs, and financial reporting. E-mail Martha
Mary Martin, Calendar & Community Outreach Coordinator - Mary moved to Key West in 1999 and worked full-time with companies on the island, where her love of the visual image, telling a story, and getting the word out was maximized in each position. Educated as a journalist and photographer in the Midwest, she spent much of her career working with people and projects that needed a combination of photo, design, and media skills but could not find nor afford it, including newspapers, small businesses, nonprofits, community projects, couples, candidates and incumbents. Most projects and businesses had small budgets, few resources, and big plans. E-mail Mary.