Mission & Leadership

Mission

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s mission is to present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region.

Core Values

Excellence, Diversity, Relevance

Vision

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival aspires to be a leading multi-arts festival and an enduring local treasure – a widely anticipated, interactive hub of creative and community energy.

Management Team

Board of Trustees 2020-2021

  • Marvin G. Parnes
    Chair
  • Christie Bacon
  • T. Anthony Denton
  • Wendy Lawrence
    Immediate Past Chair
  • Dr. Charles Ellis
    Vice Chair
  • Lynette Findley
  • Joseph Fazio
    Legal Counsel
  • Tim Freeth
  • Lauren Hamerink
  • Eric Helber
  • Rick Jarzembowski
    Secretary
  • Elph Morgan
    Treasurer
  • Rishi Narayan
  • Kit Wanty-Lambert
  • Taryn Willis
  • Stella Wixom
  • Christopher Taylor
    Ex Officio
  • Sally Churchill
    Ex Officio

Trustees Emeriti

  • Paul C. Boylan
  • George D. Goodman
  • Margaret Massialas
  • J.P. Weidenbach

Credits

  • Phire Group
    Branding & Design
  • Myra Klarman
    Photography
  • Underground Printing
    Merchandise