Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is hosting a monthly membership meeting at the Gallery 8680 (8680 Main St. Frisco, TX)
Monday April 17, 2023. Doors open at 6:30p, meeting starts at 7p.
* Our VAGF Member-Artists are encouraged to bring a small-to-medium piece of art for Artist of the Month judging.
The meeting is free for members, while guests are encouraged to make a $10 donation at the door.
Topic:
The Intersection of the Arts and Public Service
Welcome our guest speaker, named the “Spirit of Frisco” by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Tammy Meinershagen is the first Asian-American to serve on Frisco City Council and is well-known for her positive impact in the community. A professionally trained pianist and violinist, Tammy served as Chair of the Frisco Arts Foundation, Public Art Board, and Texas Music Teachers Association. She also served on the 2015 Citizen Bond Committee and the Frisco Council of PTA’s as the first Multicultural Chair.
A former educator, Tammy enjoys serving on the Advisory Boards of Legacy Christian Academy and Leadership Prep School, as well as a mentor for the business incubator program in FISD. Tammy is also a member of the Orchid Giving Circle through the Texas Women’s Foundation, which has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to Asian-American causes in North Texas.
Professionally, Tammy is Chief Innovation Officer at Blackshaw Partners, a 40-year global executive search firm.
Originally from Chicago, IL and a graduate of Northwestern University, Tammy and her husband Todd reside in Frisco and have three beautiful girls, all in the creative sector.
*Refreshments will be served*