Our mission is to develop relationships with artists and craftspeople, allowing them opportunites, as well as engaging our local community in the understanding and appreciation of the arts.
To that end, The Darl Center for the Arts will create educational opportunities through the experience of art, support artists by providing space to create and showcase their art, and provide event space to support local non-profit organizations.
Vision
The Darl Center for the Arts is a museum dedicated to fostering community through the creation, presentation, and appreciation of art.
The future of The Darl Center will be determined by the artists, the charities and the organizations who create relationships that work in the space. Creation of new art, visual, spoken word, video and photography will all have a seat at the table.Artists or organizations interested in developing workshops, short term classes, lecture series and performance are all welcome to bring their ideas to the Center.
Values
We are working diligently to carefully craft our Values statement. We will post it here as soon as we are satisfied we have the right words to encapsulate the expansive and inclusive values of The Darl Center for the Arts.
board members
Meet the people behind The Darl Center for the Arts!
JANIE MUNSON ODGERS
PRESIDENT
Janie has an extensive background in the non-profit sector. She is a passionate advocate for the arts and is dedicated to driving strategic decision making, developing sustainable funding models, and building strong partnerships that will support the long-term success of The Darl Center for the Arts.
RANDY BAUN
VICE PRESIDENT
Randy is currently Lead Specialist for the Office of the President of eBay, Inc. His wealth of experience includes accounting, process management and corporate development. He is adept at engaging stakeholders at every level to improve customers’ experience across all lines of business.
MOLLY MALONEY
SECRETARY
Molly worked as a business attorney in Seattle, focusing on the transactional legal needs of small businesses, non-profits, artists, and entrepreneurs. She has served on the Board of Directors of multiple organizations, and is an artist actively engaged in the Waterloo Arts community.
JOSEPH STUCZYNSKI, PMP
TREASURER
Joe is a project management expert with a proven track record of implementing the PMO standard of excellence across several notable corporations. He is also an author, artist, and photographer. Joe actively engages in civic service and has served on the Board of Directors for several organizations.
HASSAN SIDDIKI, MD
BOARD MEMBER
Bio comming soon.
DARL SCHAAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Darl is a artist, producer and entrepreneur. He owned and operated a major event company for 35 years, working with corporations and large charitable causes. He has been on many Boards of Directors. His extensive travels have included human rights work and teaching.
The Darl Center for the Arts is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The Center's EIN is 92-374195.