Margaret Ruth Knoll - Founder

Ruth is a resident of Clinton, Michigan and the Founder of the Clinton Arts Center.  Ruth has 30 years experience working on large collaborative community based projects.  With a keen knowledge of technology, and an expertise in 501(c)3 Start-Ups, Ruth's experience serves the CAC and the greater community through her passion for economic development throughout the village.

Nancy Grott - Executive Director

An expert in the field of business start-ups, Nancy has owned her own company as well as coached and mentored hundreds of company employees and business owners during her 25 years in business.

Nancy is active in the Clinton, Michigan Rotary International and is pleased to volunteer for Micro Mentors, Junior Achievement, and Art is An Option.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and a Master of Business from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan,

Nancy most enjoys combining business opportunity with creative people and processes.

Prior to working at the CAC, Nancy worked in the capacity of Business Development Consulting with a Fortune 500 Franchise Management company where she coached small business owners and their staff in all facets of business ownership, management and development.  

Jane White - Ceramics Studio Manager

Jane manages the day to day studio operations and facility management for the Clinton Arts Center.  Jane's expertise is in Ceramics education and studio management.  

Jane has taught and worked in a variety of studios for the past 30 years.
EDUCATION:

BFA from Eastern Michigan University  
MFA from Indiana University, Bloomington.

POST-DEGREE  TEACHING:

Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Center for Creative Studies, Ann Arbor Potters Guild, and Pewabic Pottery. 

MANAGEMENT:

Ceramic Studio Lab Demonstrator for the University of Michigan,  Kilnroom Manager ,  Fabrication Director, Adult Education Studio Manager at Pewabic Pottery.

GRANT RECIPIENT:

Michigan Individual Artist Grant

Susan Amstutz-Special Exhibits and Events Manager

Susan manages special events and exhibits for the Clinton Arts Center.

Susan has owned and operated a gallery in Tecumseh, Michigan and the past twenty years, Susan has worked as a graphic designer, painter and teacher.  

She has taught basic and advanced oil painting, Adobe Photoshop, and drawing.

Her work can be found in private and corporate collections across the United States.

Susan coordinates all gallery exhibitions, and special events.

Kristine Haddox-Renaissance Woman

The combination of an MFA from Texas A & M University in Sculptural Metalsmithing and a joy of languages(French, German, Greek, (Ancient to 1453, and Spanish, Kristine is truly a modern 

Renaissance Woman.

Kristine is a studio artist and at the CAC, teaches classes and is developing the metals and glass studio.