Thank You!

 

Corporate Sponsor

This Creative Art Works program was made possible, in part, by generous support from Transcend.


Workforce Development Support

Milton & Sally Avery
Arts Foundation

Creative Art Works’ Character Design internship program receives support from the Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, the Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, and the William Talbott Hillman Foundation. Creative Art Works also receives funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.


Our People

 

Teaching Artists

 

Syr-Ivan Bennett, CAW Teaching Artist
Dani Coca, CAW Teaching Artist
Joey Jiménez, CAW Teaching Artist
Paul Verano, CAW Teaching Artist
Kevin Claiborne, Program Manager for Character Design
Madeline De Leon, Program Coordinator for Character Design


Staff

 

Karen Jolicoeur, Executive Director
Brian Ricklin, President
Ian Newton, Director of Finance and Administration
Donna Manganello, Program Manager
Erika Sabel, Senior Manager – Teaching and Learning
Kevin Claiborne, Program Manager
Madeline De Leon, Program Coordinator & Teaching Artist Assistant
Clair Vogel, Development Manager
Scott Lucas, Marketing & Communications Manager (Please email Scott or Paola for website corrections.)
EJ Meehan, Finance & Administration Coordinator
Paola Gonzalez, Development & Communications Coordinator


Guest Speakers

 

Marcy Pritchard
Vice President of Production, Titmouse (New York)
Marcy Pritchard is an esteemed children’s entertainment executive and production management veteran with over 25 years of experience in the animation industry. She currently serves as the Vice President of Production for the New York studio of Titmouse, the award-winning independent animation studio behind hits like Big Mouth, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Star Trek: Lower Decks. In this role, Marcy oversees day-to-day production operations, manages client relationships for New York-based projects, and leads the strategic growth, training, and expansion of the local production teams.

Hyesu Lee
Illustrator & Educator
Hyesu Lee is a dynamic New York-based illustrator and muralist celebrated for her warm, playful, and community-driven visual storytelling. Her distinct style focuses on capturing the joy of everyday life and fostering connections through public art. In addition to collaborating with a diverse range of international commercial clients and publications, Hyesu is a dedicated educator. She frequently shares her expertise as a guest speaker and mentor for youth art initiatives, including Creative Art Works' Character Design internship program. She operates her independent practice out of Brooklyn, New York.