MACC welcomes Erin Williams as Executive Director

MUNCIE - The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MACC) board is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Erin Williams. 

Williams, who has worked at the MACC for two years as the PlaySpace Residency Coordinator, replaces Braydee Euliss, who left MACC at the beginning of 2020.

"I have confidence that she will be a great fit for the MACC," said Dave Franklin, MACC Board president. "I look forward to working with her."

Williams said the arts have always been “a central part” of her life. “I think they are inherently valuable and necessary for developing a healthy, thriving community with a high quality of life,” she added. “We are all happier when we see our community take care of each other, our environment, and our city. Arts and culture initiatives are a visual and experiential way to do this; bringing beauty, energy, and innovation to the community in a tangible way.”

Before coming to MACC, Williams was the program coordinator in the Educational Studies department at Ball State University Teacher’s College, and before that was the graduate coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. 

Williams, originally from Juneau, Alaska, has a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Metalsmithing from Syracuse University, and a Master of Fine Art degree in Crafts/Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, also focusing in metalsmithing.

“I think I bring a fresh perspective to my new role, having worked predominantly in arts education and in contemporary art practice prior to moving to Muncie,” she said.

Williams is excited about the future of MACC.

“MACC has developed so many great programs and partnerships over the last few years, I would love to see those programs grow and blossom, becoming more sustainable, visible, and effective,” she said. “I am looking forward to seeing more from the Box! Box! traffic box painting project, and the PlySpace Residency program, among other new initiatives. 

"I would also love to see continued work in the community, bringing neighborhoods and citizens together as advocates for the arts. I see a lot of potential in Muncie to develop dynamic public programming, expanded public art opportunities, and novel projects that highlight the extensive creativity in Muncie. Even if you are not an artist, performer, writer, or designer, you can appreciate the dedication it takes to make creative work and can celebrate the work of those around you.”