Introducing the Estes Arts District Board of Directors
Co-Chair President, Lars Sage
And is on the Board of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, as well. Lars manages the gallery for the Art Center of Estes; he also serves as director for thespian performances. Lars was part of the original group that organized the creation of the Estes Arts District and a member of the first Board. Lars has been committed and involved in the Estes Park art scene over nearly 13 years.
~original founding board member 2015 – 2017, returning member at large now since April 2022, Vice Chair January 2025, Co-Chair October 2025
And is on the Board of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, as well. Lars manages the gallery for the Art Center of Estes; he also serves as director for thespian performances. Lars was part of the original group that organized the creation of the Estes Arts District and a member of the first Board. Lars has been committed and involved in the Estes Park art scene over nearly 13 years.
~original founding board member 2015 – 2017, returning member at large now since April 2022, Vice Chair January 2025, Co-Chair October 2025
Co-Chair President, Dana Paiement
Destination Development Director at Visit Estes Park. Dana is a devoted advocate for the community of Estes Park and a strong proponent of the environment. She is excited to contribute to promoting sustainable tourism in Estes Park. When not working, Dana enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, hiking, exploring new destinations, whipping up delicious meals, practicing yoga and tending to her garden.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since July 2025, Co-Chair October 2025
Destination Development Director at Visit Estes Park. Dana is a devoted advocate for the community of Estes Park and a strong proponent of the environment. She is excited to contribute to promoting sustainable tourism in Estes Park. When not working, Dana enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, hiking, exploring new destinations, whipping up delicious meals, practicing yoga and tending to her garden.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since July 2025, Co-Chair October 2025
Web Manager/Digital Marketing, Amber Lausted, is a longtime resident of Estes Park. She spent 25 years in the Ranch Resort-Banquet & Restaurant business in jobs including but not limited to horse wrangling, catering, event coordinating, marketing and advertising. She then moved back into the art world managing a busy tourist town Fine Art and Handcraft Gallery for 12+ years. Along the way she remained creative making and selling jewelry, upcycled lamps and making costumes for fun. Her advanced education in Art with a focus in sculpture and metalsmithing.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since April 2017
~Estes Arts District Board Member since April 2017
David Hernández, Treasurer
Attorney, consultant, and business development and marketing specialist with over 13 years of experience. Founder of North Peak Media, an agency focused on advertising and entrepreneurship training. In Estes Park, he leads community projects such as Estes Park Posts, La Voz Del Valle de Estes podcast (Estes Valley voice)
~Estes Arts District Board Member since Sept. 2025
Attorney, consultant, and business development and marketing specialist with over 13 years of experience. Founder of North Peak Media, an agency focused on advertising and entrepreneurship training. In Estes Park, he leads community projects such as Estes Park Posts, La Voz Del Valle de Estes podcast (Estes Valley voice)
~Estes Arts District Board Member since Sept. 2025
Laurie Dale Marshall, Secretary
Former EAD Board member and volunteer.
Developed and executed a community meal program that fed over 3000 meals during the COVID pandemic shut down, coordinating funding, volunteers and menus. Former board member, Estes Chamber of Commerce
~Estes Arts District Board Member since November 2025
Former EAD Board member and volunteer.
Developed and executed a community meal program that fed over 3000 meals during the COVID pandemic shut down, coordinating funding, volunteers and menus. Former board member, Estes Chamber of Commerce
~Estes Arts District Board Member since November 2025
Ravit Michener
For over 33 years, I have owned and operated Elements of Touch Wellness Spa under Dharma Design LLC, serving both locals and visitors. I assisted with developing the Estes Park Studio Tour for three years. I helped coordinate with the town, secured funding, managed advertising and outreach, and hosted one of the studios stops at our home — where my husband, an artist, shared his work. That involvement deepened my commitment to supporting local artists and promoting art as a central part of Estes Park’s identity.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since November 2025
For over 33 years, I have owned and operated Elements of Touch Wellness Spa under Dharma Design LLC, serving both locals and visitors. I assisted with developing the Estes Park Studio Tour for three years. I helped coordinate with the town, secured funding, managed advertising and outreach, and hosted one of the studios stops at our home — where my husband, an artist, shared his work. That involvement deepened my commitment to supporting local artists and promoting art as a central part of Estes Park’s identity.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since November 2025
Lauren Mollé
Lauren is an Estes Park native who serves as Director of Operations at the Rocky Mountain Channel and as a manager at Mama Rose’s. She is deeply passionate about her small town community and the people who call it home. With a strong love for the arts, she is immersed in creative work daily through her career in the film industry. In her free time, Lauren enjoys singing, hiking, baking cakes, and spending time with her cat.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since January 2026
Lauren is an Estes Park native who serves as Director of Operations at the Rocky Mountain Channel and as a manager at Mama Rose’s. She is deeply passionate about her small town community and the people who call it home. With a strong love for the arts, she is immersed in creative work daily through her career in the film industry. In her free time, Lauren enjoys singing, hiking, baking cakes, and spending time with her cat.
~Estes Arts District Board Member since January 2026
Executive Director - Position Open
Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic plans, Lead fundraising and donor relations, collaborate with the board on goals, collaborate with board on Non-Profit, legal and ethical compliance.
~Estes Arts District
Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic plans, Lead fundraising and donor relations, collaborate with the board on goals, collaborate with board on Non-Profit, legal and ethical compliance.
~Estes Arts District
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Travis Machalek, the Town Administrator for Estes Park, guides the EAD. Machalek has worked with high-performing public sector organizations and to this point, has been instrumental in the Estes Arts District's development.
Travis Machalek, the Town Administrator for Estes Park, guides the EAD. Machalek has worked with high-performing public sector organizations and to this point, has been instrumental in the Estes Arts District's development.
Join Us. |
We are always looking for people wanting to volunteer and help promote art and culture in Estes Park. Let us know if you would like to attend our monthly meetings.
If you would like to do more, consider joining the Estes Arts District Board of Directors. Send us your application if would like to be consider for a board position. |
In the beginning...
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Original Board Members:
L to R: craig soderberg, greg miles, claudia farber, cyd springer, pat nelson, lars sage, karen mcpherson, ezekiel fuzzybutt ~Estes Arts District Founding Members, 2016 |
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