Toe River Arts | Staff
Nealy Andrews
Executive Director
nealy@toeriverarts.org
Bethany Chenoweth
Education Manager
bethany@toeriverarts.org
Carter Norris
Exhibition Coordinator
exhibitions@toeriverarts.org
Jo Ann Townsend
Retail Manager
joann@toeriverarts.org
Available Jobs
Administrative Assistant
Full-time, M-F, In Office
By supporting the daily operations of Toe River Arts, this position helps ensure the success of exhibitions, arts education programs, community events, and artist services that enrich the lives of residents and visitors throughout Mitchell and Yancey Counties. This behind-the-scenes role allows our program staff to focus on delivering exceptional experiences while keeping the organization running efficiently.
More Information:
https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-admin-asst-posting.pdf
Retail Operations & Ecommerce Manager
Full-time, M-F, In Office
You’ll help strengthen the connection between our artists and the people who support their work. By creating engaging retail spaces, expanding ecommerce, and improving sales and inventory systems, you’ll increase opportunities for local artists while helping our Spruce Pine and Burnsville galleries thrive. Your work will directly support a stronger, more sustainable creative community across Mitchell and Yancey counties.
More Information:
https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-retail-ecomm-posting.pdf
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Calas, President
Studio Artist
Martha Moore
Video Producer/Director/Digital Media Content Creator/Doc filmmaker
Secretary
Jim Gentry
Edward Jones
Treasurer
Stormie Burns
Studio Artist
Owner, Snow Creek Flora
Andrea Connolly
Studio Artist
Owner, Kintsugi House
Keikichi Littleton
Owner, Hearth Glass and Gallery
Robin Martindale
Studio Artist
Professor, Appalachian State University, Ret.
Melanie St.Jean
Founder, Burnsville First Friday
Owner, Of Sage and Stone
Tina Veitch, Graphic Designer
Studio Artist