Board and Staff
Full-time staff:
Sharon Freilich, Executive Director has been dedicated to enriching lives through design, art, and art education throughout her career. She is honored to carry on the great work of Inyo Council for the Arts as the new Executive Director. She is excited to promote vibrant art opportunities to the local community via quality art programs in Inyo County schools, live music and art events, and by supporting and promoting local artists and cultural communities.
Sharon Freilich is passionate about the healing, and life enhancing properties of art, inclusivity, and honoring one’s heritage. She strongly believes in the power of engagement with art and design to connect individuals, cultures, and communities.
Sharon brings with her a creative entrepreneurial spirit, many years as a successful textile and graphic designer, 14 years in art education including designing and implementing creative spaces for students, management and tech skills, and above all a commitment to establishing relationships and enhancing lives through the promotion of art participation and volunteerism.
Part-time staff:
Jimmy Capangpangan, Director’s Assistant & Community Manager, Jimmy first arrived to the Eastern Sierra as a climber in 2014 and instantly fell in love with Bishop. He has worked as a Ranger for the National Park Service, a Climbing Ranger for Bishop, and most recently a freelance writer. His love for the arts first came through his love for reading and writing at a young age. As a youth, he started to dive into music and was a vocalist and guitar player in a punk band. Music continues to be a major part of his life always keeping an ear for new sounds and a eye for touring artists.
Samara Moschiano, School Arts Coordinator & Gallery Coordinator, Samara Moschiano is an educator and has been involved in the arts for decades.
Having been blessed with a musical father and visual-artist mother, Samara was involved in the performing arts (dance, drama) and visual arts (ceramics, jewelry, and photography) at an early age. She went on to learn how to play music, paint, and create incredible food. Meanwhile, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.
After having visited Inyo for decades, Samara was happy to relocate with her son to Bishop years ago. She and her son developed a love for the Inyo Council for the Arts through the school arts programs (School Arts for All), Community Arts Days, and the Mill Pond Music Festival.
Samara has a passion for celebrating the local art in the community and is thrilled to be a part of the Inyo Council for the Arts.
Board Members:
Karen Atkinson – Former Arts Educator, Lone Pine, CA
Elizabeth Caplun – Former Executive at Stanford University, Bishop, CA
Judyth Greenburgh (Vice President) – Artist, Designer, Freelance Creative Consultant/Director, Darwin, CA
Pete Watercott (President) – Retired Inyo County Senior Center Chef, Musician, Bishop, CA
Dr. John Wehausen (Secretary/Treasurer) – UC Biologist, Musician, Bishop, CA
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