Riki is a Utah native whose career in the arts spans more than 25 years. A graduate of the University of Utah with a BFA in drawing and painting Riki headed east as Design Director for Northeast Magazine in Hartford Connecticut. Later, she changed locations and applied her skills as Art Director for the San Antonio Symphony. Today you can find her residing in Santa Clara, Utah where she continues to paint, photograph, and cycle among the red rocks.
Joe is an extremely focused husband and father of three incredible individuals. He is a lifelong learner, educator, photographer, maker, designer, software engineer, and collector of vintage video games. He excels in various board sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and wakeboarding. At present, he is managing numerous responsibilities, so do not hesitate to approach him for help. His dogs, Freya and Peaches, were the ones who rescued him and plod alongside him on his daily walks.
Joe’s favorite quote is, “I expect to pass through this world once. Any kindness I can show, or any good I can do, let me do it now.”
Jared is a staff accountant at Savage, Esplin, and Radmall CPAs, where he helps businesses and individuals optimize their tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting strategies. He received his Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Utah and his Bachelor’s degree from Dixie State University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Utah. When he is not busy doing taxes, he loves spending time with his family and enjoys playing the piano, drum set, guitar, and other musical instruments. His passion for music and the arts gives him a sincere desire to assist the Art Around the Corner Foundation as treasurer. He is happy to see the growth of art in St. George, Utah, the town where he was born and raised, and he is anxious to help the AAC Foundation as it continues to grow.
Barb Berrett is the Energy Services Engineer for the City of St. George and manages the Engineering Division for the department. She moved to Southern Utah in 1993 after graduating from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. She received her Professional Engineering License in 1999.
Barb has worked for the private and public engineering sectors for 28 years and has worked on several water, irrigation, wastewater, and energy projects in the St. George area, as a designer and project manager.
She is a member of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and served as the Chapter President in 2002, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Public Power Association (APPA), and American Association of University Women (AAUW). She has volunteered for Switchpoint, Big Brothers Big Sisters in Southern Utah and supports local nonprofit organizations in the St. George area.
She enjoys living in St. George because of all the recreational opportunities available. Her hobbies include hiking, golfing, playing the guitar, singing and art.
According to a recent article by Jessi Bang at St. George News, “From a 100-pound bronze tortoise to a 12-foot-tall bird woman, Art Around the Corner has gone big this year, and you’ll want to stroll downtown to see the new artwork for yourself. On Saturday, Art Around the Corner began its 19th year by installing nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art in Historic Town Square and Main Street, with additional pieces placed at the St. George Regional Hospital. The program coordinates with artists to bring their pieces to St. George and display them along city streets, in parks, inside and outside the City Hall and the hospital.”
Art Around the Corner reveals new art sculptures in 19th season in downtown St. George
ST. GEORGE, Utah – (4/1/2023) – Celebrating 19 years, Art Around the Corner installed the newest displayed works in downtown St. George on Saturday. Art Around the Corner is a non-profit organization funded through donations and the Washington County RAP tax bringing diverse art pieces to the area on loan for one year. Artists from across the country brought their latest original sculptures and pieces and talked about what inspired them on these latest creations.
According to a recent article by The Spectrum & Daily News, “St. George’s popular outdoor sculpture gallery Art Around the Corner makes its return this spring, with a full collection of pieces set for installation on April 1. The new collection is planned to feature nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art, installed along the parks and sidewalks in the city’s historic downtown district, with some going in at the St. George Regional Hospital. Now in its 19th year, Art Around the Corner is run by an all-volunteer nonprofit that coordinates with artists to bring their pieces to St. George and have them displayed along city streets, in parks, and in and around City Hall. Those interested can take a self-guided tour or download a map from the group’s website, artaroundthecorner.org.
According to a recent article by The Independent, “In keeping with a 19-year tradition, the Art Around the Corner Foundation (AACF) is once again partnering with the City of St. George to bring world-class public art to town. On April 1, nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art will be installed in Historic Town Square and Main Street, with additional works to be placed at St. George Regional Hospital.”
Raised in Detroit, MI Lysa McCarroll graduated from Wayne State University, headed to Southern California and then moved to St. George. A serial entrepreneur she gets energized working to establish the foundational systems that help people, organizations and start-ups thrive. She currently runs River Road Publishing a content marketing enterprise that includes digital brand management and lifestyle publishing.
Lysa’s unwavering dedication to establishing solid foundational structures has been instrumental in fostering growth and innovation within her endeavors. Her entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with a strategic vision, continues to propel individuals and organizations towards their fullest potential, making a lasting impact in both business and community spheres. Her dedication to building solid foundations has been a driving force behind the success stories of numerous individuals and start-ups, positioning her as a catalyst for growth and innovation.
From advisory roles to hands-on, down in the technical trenches Lysa has been privileged to work with a wide and varied range of non-profit organization, educators and businesses. Past clients include: Applied Development Economics, Autowriters.com, BoneSmart, Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies, Digital Healthcare Communities, Foundation for the Advancement of Research in Medicine, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Modi International, The School of Arts & Enterprise and Unite L.A. Currently she handles digital brand marketing and web development for AIPatHome.com, OldFocals.com and WolverineFurs.com.
As an advocate for community engagement, Lysa actively participates in various volunteer activities, contributing her time and expertise to initiatives focused on empowerment and education. Notably, she served as the president of the St. George Utah Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), demonstrating her commitment to advancing equity for women and girls through education, advocacy, and support. Lysa also served as the head “do whatever is needed to be done” person for the 2023 TedX St. George
Lysa, her husband C.V. and their two fur kids Minnie + Cooper live in Ivins, Utah where they enjoy the magnificent beauty of the area and the wonderful walking/hiking trails available.
Heather is a teacher, writer, and lifelong lover of the arts. A native of southern Utah, she received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Utah University in 2000, and her master’s degree in Education in 2009. Her 20-year teaching career began with teaching fourth grade, expanding over the years to encompass many grades and subjects, culminating at the university level where she taught academic writing courses at both Utah Tech University and Southern Utah University.
Heather also serves on the board for Art Provides, and has been a long-time supporter and volunteer for both AAUW St. George and Equality Utah. During her time as a writer for the SU Independent publication, she covered a story on Art Around the Corner and fell in love with the foundation and its mission. Her love of service and public art continued to grow after she and her husband purchased a home in downtown St. George.
After retiring from academia, Heather’s passion for teaching evolved into yoga and the healing arts. Together, with her husband, they own and run a yoga studio and art gallery out of their home, showcasing her husband’s photography and hosting events. Heather is passionate about creating a loving, accepting, and diverse environment where everyone feels welcome. She believes promoting education and supporting the arts helps foster a thriving and creative community. Heather has an enduring love for the written word, painting, spending time in nature, her family, cooking, traveling, live music, and making new and meaningful connections.