Phil began working with the Anton Art Center as Grant Coordinator in 2009 and assumed his current role as Executive Director in October 2015.

 

Phil studied photography and ceramics, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Michigan University in 2005, and a Master of Public Administration from Wayne State University in 2013. Phil has served in leadership roles in the Mount Clemens Art Association, Mount Clemens Kiwanis Club and Macomb County Pride, and serves on the Marketing and Programs Committee of the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce and Program Councils for Leadership Macomb and Junior Leadership Macomb programs. In 2019, Phil was appointed by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel to the Macomb Art Institute Authority, and in 2020 Phil received was appointed by Mayor Laura Kropp to the Board of the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority.

 

As a nearly life-long resident of Mount Clemens, Phil is passionate about making a difference in his community through the arts and focuses on creating opportunities for people throughout Macomb County to experience creativity firsthand. He takes interest in how the arts support education, health, community and economic development, and the role that arts play in different cultures and communities.

 

Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday

Email: pgilchrist@theartcenter.org

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Stephanie joined the Anton Art Center team in February 2012. She organizes the nonprofit's exhibitions and supplementary arts education programming, specializing in community outreach events, exhibition curating, artwork installation, and supporting public relations.

 

She is a lifelong resident of Macomb County and an enthusiastic advocate for the important role of arts and culture in our communities. Stephanie studied Studio Art Painting and Art History at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction.

 

Stephanie is a mixed media artist, novice gardener, and foodie, and lives locally with her spouse, son, and rescue dog.

 

Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday

Email: sahazzard@theartcenter.org

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Mark joined our team in December 2021. He manages the database and provides assistance for the Executive Director. Mark also supports programming, special events, and wherever he is needed at the organization. 

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He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Wayne State University. His areas of focus are Urban Planning and Historic Preservation. Mark had enjoyed working at three museums, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, prior to joining the Anton Art Center staff. He also continues to dabble in real estate work in both Florida and Michigan. 

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Mark gives special attention to his dog Chico while at home. His other leisurely activities include skiing, swimming, and boating.

 

Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday

Email: mfaremouth@theartcenter.org

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Evans joined our team in September 2021. He manages volunteers, budgets, accounts, vendors, and technology for the organization. Evans is involved in supporting the Center's programming, special events, building, and grounds.

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He is also a photographer and fine artist. Evans' work has been featured locally at the Tangent Gallery, The Scarab Club, and the Marlene Boll Gallery, and internationally in Venice and Rome, Italy. His photography is currently on permanent display at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit.

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Evans is a founding member of The MATI Group, a local art collective curating art exhibitions throughout southeast Michigan featuring emerging regional artists.

 

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday

Email: etasiopoulos@theartcenter.org

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Peggy joined the Anton Art Center staff as the Education Coordinator in May 2018. She works with instructors to plan arts and culture educational offerings to meet community needs and to fulfill the AAC’s mission to provide access to quality visual arts.

 

She has twenty years of program coordinating experience, an Associate’s Degree in Marketing from Macomb Community College, certification as a Training Generalist from Langevin Learning Services, and is a licensed Zumba instructor, focusing on programs with seniors, kids, and people with special needs.

 

Peggy is a founding committee member of the Eastpointe Community Garden, Special Olympics of Michigan volunteer, and arts appreciator.

 

Office Hours: Vary

Email: pdimercurio@theartcenter.org

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Nancy Garcia began regularly volunteering for the Anton Art Center with exhibits, Anton Art Market, and Holiday Market efforts in 2004. She is the creator and author of the AAC's colorful Blog, where she posts photos and content about the hand-selected artists and their work that is showcased in the shop, and the featured Artist of the Month.

 

Nancy became our volunteer Art Market Coordinator in March 2019. In addition to operating the blog, she schedules all Art Market & Holiday Market artists, installs the retail space displays,  and keeps track of sales and re stocking. 

 

Office Hours: Tuesday and Saturday

Email: artmarket@theartcenter.org

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Sue joined the Anton Art Center as Volunteer Coordinator in 2020. She has a love for the arts, and enjoys the opportunities the Anton Art Center provides for her to see local and regional artists' work. Some of Sue's favorite volunteer opportunities are working in the Anton Art Market, Holiday Market, and doing art activities with community members at off-site events. Sue is a proud mother and grandmother, and enjoys encouraging creativity in her family.

 

Email: volunteers@theartcenter.org

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