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
Abi Lockwood, Business Manager - Abi moved to Key West in 2018 after earning her MBA from the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. With over 15 years of experience in Finance, Business Management, and Human Resources, she now serves as Business Manager, bringing her expertise to the Florida Keys Council of the Arts. Passionate about supporting the local arts community, Abi enjoys collaborating with local artists and fostering creative initiatives. She is also a dedicated yogi, teaching weekly classes at local studios. When she’s not on the mat, she loves spending time on the water—whether snorkeling, paddleboarding, or sailing. In her role, Abi oversees administrative support, coordinates grant programs, and manages financial reporting, ensuring the smooth operation of the Council’s initiatives. E-mail Abi
Alexa LoDuca, Membership/Special Events Coordinator - Alexa moved to Key West in 2022 and is excited to join the Arts Council. She is a native of New Hampshire and earned her B.A. in Public Relations from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. Her background includes cybersecurity and healthcare, and she was a collegiate ambassador. Alexa also loves working with veterans and previously worked to help prior service members into entry level cybersecurity/ IT jobs. She is passionate about working with and supporting the local arts community and working with our local artists. Alexa is a working actor and is elated to be a part of the Waterfront Playhouse's 86th season. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, trying a new restaurant, snorkeling, and spending time with her husband, and their dog and cat on an adventure. She will be happy to help with all membership and events questions/ inquires. E-mail Alexa
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