About Us
The mission at the Clayton Center for the Arts is to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our
citizens, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding arts education
opportunities for artists of all ages. We are a gathering place for arts and culture in Blount County, the home of
Maryville College’s Division of Fine Arts, the professional stage for local schools performing
arts programs, and for youth arts groups.
Staff
Christy McDonald Slavick, Interim Executive Director
Email: Christy.slavick@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8402
Melissa Murphy, Business Manager
Email: melissa.murphy@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8589
Allison Parton, Artist Hospitality and Guest Experience Manager
Email: Allison.parton@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8189
Mandy Hyde, Box Office Manager
Email: Mandy.hyde@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8590
Rose Sampley, Technical Director
Email: rose.sampley@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8580
Sara Oldford, Assistant Technical Director
Email: sara.oldford@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8583
Dagen Pointer, Assistant Technical Director
Email: Dagen.pointer@maryvillecollege.edu
Phone: 865.981.8353
Christina Scott Sayer, Artistic Programming Manager
Email: Christina.Sayer@
Kevin Grigsby, Fine Arts Theatre, Technical Director
Email: Kevin.Grigsby@
House Managers
Makayla Nance
Bailee Burleson
Nicci Grigsby
Facilities
Lou Coco, Director of Facilities
Tekila Bradley, Custodial Services Manager
Student Staff
Chappel Shortt
Nicole Force
Elizabeth Gaines
Kayley Caramanica
Carmela Lewis
Dillon Parton
Ian Bailey
Alison Jackson
Jennifer Rhodes
Andrew Hastings
Jacob Hudson
Kirsten Fanning
Hallie Garber
Grace Juda
Anthony Fraser
Emma Henson
Holly Brennan
Calista Jones
Olivia Cameron
Gianna Mantegna
Finch Peddicord
Katie Parnell
Meridith Wynn
Volunteer Ushers
Adele Richardson
Art Hafner
Gail Hafner
Bailey Earith
Barb DeLisio
Betty Jo Fowler
Bill & Sabine
Bonnie Moore
Carolyn Forster
Charlie Harris
Cindy Corona
David Bonewitz
Ed Chisholm
Elaine Russell
Flo Shirley
Geneva Harrison
Harold Blevins
Janice Grigsby
Jean Beck
John Beck
Jeanine Hewitt
Jennifer Orillion
Jim Wilkin
Karen Kirkman
Kathleen Arendt
Kathy McGee
Kathy Dorner
Kay Taylor
Linda Rutherford
Lois Esmark
Margie Davis
Marietta Mason
Mark Mason
Mary Beth Bonneville
Mindy Bonewitz
Nancy Zambell
Perry McClellan
Riley Gaston
Sabre Therese
Sharon Reggio
Jim Reggio
Tam Wilkin
Tim Richardson
Tim Bridgman
Tommy Rutherford
Clayton Center for the Arts
Designated Representatives
Greg McClain, City Manager, City of Maryville
Bruce Applegate, City Manager, City of Alcoa
Dr. Matt Murray, Chair of the Industrial Development Board
Dr. Bryan Coker, President, Maryville College
The Advisory Board shall be created and serve during times authorized by the Designated Representatives.
Advisory Board
The purposes and duties of the Advisory Board shall be to:
a. Provide advice to Maryville College in support of the Clayton Center for the Arts operation.
b. Establish and periodically review policies regarding the Clayton Center for the Arts priority scheduling
by persons/groups requesting the use of the Center.
c. Participate in the Clayton Center for the Arts community relationship, support, and programming.
d. Assist in the development of long-range and short-range goals
e. Assist in fundraising efforts
f. Assist in implementation of strategic marketing strategies
Amy Morton Vaughn
Board Chair
Appalachian Ballet Company
Jane Groff
City of Maryville
Toi Brown
Broadway Social
Bruce Damrow
City of Alcoa
Liz Britt
Webb School of Knoxville
Dallas Monroe
West Chevrolet
Stacey Wilner
Maryville College
