About Petaluma Arts Center (PAC)

We first formed in June 1998 as the Petaluma Arts Council. Ten years later, with the support of the City of Petaluma and a generous donor, we opened the Petaluma Arts Center next door to the Petaluma Visitors Center and the SMART Train station. Today, through diverse art exhibitions, performances, education, and stimulating discussions, we highlight creativity in Petaluma and Sonoma County. We are a passionate bunch of over 500 members who create OUR arts center through volunteering, community donations, business networking, and collaborations.

The Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) acknowledges there are influential elements within political, cultural, and economic systems that grant access and recognition unequally. This can result in limited representation of diverse community members. We resolve to create a space where people feel a sense of belonging, of feeling seen, heard, and understood. We hold ourselves accountable to this important work by affirming and acknowledging the following:
- That cultural equity is critical to a healthy and thriving community. Cultural equity addresses discrimination of people based on race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, (dis)ability, and socioeconomic status by eliminating barriers and providing fair treatment, access, and opportunity.
- That PAC will partner with diverse institutions and individuals through our programming, policies, and practices by representing varying points of view, by affirming our similarities and finding value and curiosity in our differences.
- That establishing an annual review of our diversity, equity and inclusion goals and collecting data to ensure measurable outcomes – by examining our board, staff, volunteers, and programming - is an essential part of PAC’s accountability.

Our Statement

The People Behind PAC

Llisa Demetrios

BOARD PRESIDENT
Llisa Demetrios is Chief Curator of the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, oversees the Eames Collection and worked at MoMA's Mies van der Rohe Archive. A third-generation sculptor, she has practiced her art for over 20 years. Llisa is a Yale history graduate, and a shareholder of the Eames Office. She is married with two children.
Alan Federman

BOARD TREASURER
Alan Federman is Vice President of Finance at Canvas Construction, Inc., overseeing finance, administration, and people operations. A Certified Public Accountant, he has held finance leadership roles at start-ups like Patreon and ClassPass. After 20 years in New York, Alan and his wife relocated to Northern California in 2016.
Maggie Parr

BOARD SECRETARY
Maggie Parr is an artist and designer with over 30 years of experience specializing in theme park design, murals, book illustration, and film. She has worked with Disney and Universal and exhibits her paintings nationally. Since moving to Petaluma in 2021, she has focused on creating art and fostering relationships between businesses and the arts.
Karleen Arnink-Pate

BOARD MEMBER
Karleen Arnink-Pate is the Chief Revenue Officer for Sonoma Media Investments, previously serving as VP of Strategic Revenue at the San Francisco Chronicle and Advertising Director for Gannett. Recognized as a national Folio “Top Women in Media” honoree, she has dedicated her career to funding local journalism and supporting businesses.
Rachael Dressler

BOARD MEMBER
Rachael loves Petaluma and is proud to call this town her home. Surrounded by artists throughout her life, and with a background in film and photography, Rachael joined the PAC Board to support Petaluma’s creative and artistic community. Rachael works as a real estate agent throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties.
Amy Eldridge

BOARD MEMBER
Amy Eldridge offers over 20 years of brand and product marketing experience, having worked across both agency and client-side roles in industries such as healthcare, packaged goods, and software. Raised in New York City, Amy was immersed in the performing and visual arts. She is eager to contribute to PAC's mission and expand the center's community presence.
Lisa Lightman

BOARD MEMBER
Lisa Lightman studied art in the 1980s at the Massachusetts College of Art and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. She pursued both art and a career in state government and continued that dual role in San Francisco for twenty years. In 2019, she moved to Petaluma and brings her community outreach, grant writing, and program development skills to the PAC Board.
Bill Kane

BOARD MEMBER
Bill Kane is the co-owner of Digital Grange Fine Art Services and has lived in Petaluma since 1998. A nationally and internationally recognized fine artist, his work has been exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia since 1980. Bill has received two NEA Fellowships and several other grants. He is also listed in Who’s Who of American Art.
Pat Martin

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
Pat Martin is a passionate art lover. She believes in the power of art to enrich lives and communities. Since moving to Petaluma in 1996, she and her late husband John engaged deeply in Sonoma County's art scene. A dedicated volunteer, Pat has served on numerous boards and currently teaches Yoga at the Petaluma Village Network.
Thom Maslow

BOARD MEMBER
Thom Maslow is a seasoned executive with over 20 years in consumer entertainment and educational technology, specializing in mobile, internet, and PC/console games. He has held senior roles at Fortune 500 companies and startups like Space.com and NetPulse. Thom founded Yormo, Inc., achieving a $5.7M valuation. Thom lives in Petaluma with his wife Cheryl.
Chris Alexander

VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIPS MANAGER
A Sonoma County native, Chris Alexander has worked as Student Services Manager at a culinary school, a Director at a senior center, helped establish a charter school, and served as Program Assistant for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Sonoma State. She is also a certified yoga teacher and enjoys a robust home practice.
Lance Keuhne

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Lance Keuhne has worked with PAC for three years managing many aspects of the facilities and operations. He is a professional photographer.