ACPC Staff
Meet the dedicated team behind the Arts Council of Placer County, committed to promoting and advocating for the arts across our vibrant region.
Each staff member brings unique expertise and passion to support artists, events, and creative initiatives throughout Placer County & beyond.
Explore their bios to learn more about their roles, contributions, and the vision they bring to our organization. Together, we strive to enrich the cultural fabric of our community and foster a thriving artistic environment.
The Arts Council of Placer County is excited to welcome Jenny Darlington-Person as our new Executive Director, effective December 6, 2024.
Our Team
Jenny Darlington,
Executive Director
Jenny brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, having previously increased foundation and government grant funding by nearly 400% and growing business sponsorships and individual giving by 17% and 25%, respectively. Read More
Catherine High,
Administrative Lead
She assists the team with a multitude of tasks, manages Board of Directors meeting scheduling and minutes, answers phone calls, carries out filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, and assists with special projects.
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Jim Carnathan,
Outreach Coordinator
Jim Carnathan is the Outreach Director for the Arts Council of Placer County. He is the designated staff for public and private events and coordinates with partners to promote and advocate for all arts across Placer County. Read More
Darci Frank,
Solution Sculptor
Full-time Mom, part-time Graphic Designer with a Dash of Project Management. Loves to spend time with family and friends, game nights, and all kinds of outdoor activities. On rare occasions she enjoys dabbling in other art forms!
Barbara Wauters,
Bookkeeper
She manages funding sources, payroll and accounting and is located in Meadow Vista, CA.
Patrick Storm,
Marketing
Patrick Storm has been a key partner since September 2018. He provides marketing support and public relations, promotional materials and social media.
Trenton Branson,
Webmaster
Trent ensures that the ACPC website is functioning properly, the information is cohesive and easy to access, and that visual identity of the organization is present online.
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Shana Kaplan,
Grant Facilitator
I am a nature photographer, based in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. I find endless inspiration in beautiful landscapes that are wild and bold – like big mountains, big waters and big skies!
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