Arts Board

Maxine Roush Marks

Maxine represents District 1. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from UNM and is completing a Masters Degree in Art History with an emphasis in U.S. Modernism.  She teaches introductory Art History classes at UNM where she has included her favorite Albuquerque public artwork, Robert Wilson's “Flyway,” in both class lectures and site visits.

Angus Macpherson

Angus represents District 2. He has been painting full time since 1983. His studio has always been in New Mexico and he enjoys painting in Albuquerque's north valley. He has published six books or art in conjunction with various galleries. He has also taught several painting workshops in Albuquerque, Taos and at the Art Colony in Alabama.

Cara Gordon Potter

Cara represents District 3. She has a degree in Art History from Vassar College and advanced degrees in Business Administration and Regional Planning from Syracuse University. She was a fellow at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her favorite public artwork is “Positive Energy of New Mexico” by Michael Metcalf because they sing and soar and uplift her spirit.

Ilona A. Schwab

Ilona represents District 4. She has a Bachelors Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. She is a member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society. Her favorite public artwork is "Los Osos del Canyon" by Reynaldo Rivera near the Bear Canyon Arroyo because it makes her look twice for it - nestled among the rocks and natural fauna...plus how can you not love a parent and child?

Connie Veitz

Connie represents District 5. She has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from UNM. She recently retired as an elementary teacher with APS after almost 20 years. For 12 years she organized an “Art Night” at her school. Her two favorite public artworks are “Running Horses” by Gray Mercer and “La Serpentina” by Rogelio Madero at the Sunport, because they are full of movement, they are both well crafted and are placed in the right locations.

Stanley Allen

Stanley represents District 6. He was a tour guide at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for five years before moving to New Mexico in 2006. Since moving to Albuquerque, he has served on the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association Board and was President from 2011-2012. He also volunteers at the Albuquerque BioPark. His favorite public artwork is "Rays of Communication" by Juan Navarrte, at the fire Prevention Bureau.

Alan Radebaugh

Alan represents District 7. He is a professional artist working in a variety of genres and holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from UNM in printmaking. He has been involved in numerous art exhibitions in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. His favorite public artwork is “Dawn Light” by Ed Vega, on San Mateo near Constitution.

Neeta Verma

Neeta represents District 8. She holds a Degree in Graphic Design from the National Institute of Design, India and a Masters in Fine Art from Yale University. She is an artist, educator and a professional graphic designer and her firm desigNV works exclusively for museums, cultural institutions, non-profits and educational institutions. Her favorite public artwork is "Dream of Flight," by Lincoln Fox at the Sunport.

Janet Thompson

Janet represents District 9. She has a Master’s Degree in American History from University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from Pace University in New York. She is involved with the Rotary Club, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and the Salvation Army of Greater Albuquerque. Her favorite public artworks are the Wilson Hurley landscapes “La Cueva Sunset, East and West” at the Sunport. They remind her what she is leaving on the way out of Albuquerque and make her smile when she returns.

Lee Gamelsky, AIA

Lee is an “at-large” board member.  He is the principal of Lee Gamelsky Architects P.C. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and B.S. Environmental Science, and a Master of Architecture degree from UNM. His architecture practice focuses on Public Use Facilities. Recently, he has resumed his sculpture practice and is working on a large land art project and smaller works of art incorporating technology and recycled and natural materials. His favorite public artwork is "Cruising San Mateo" because of the volume of dialogue it has initiated within the community.

Corinne Thevenet

Corinne is an “at-large” board member. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Brooklyn College and is a former teacher. She is a foundation member of, as well as a docent, at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, and tries to attend all of Curator Andrew Connor's talks. She is a former board member of the Child Guidance Center and a past NM State Rep. candidate. She is also an avid art collector. Her favorite public artwork is “Dawn Light” by Ed Vega.