LEADERSHIP

Meet the Board

Petersburg Area Art League

Petersburg Area Art League is guided by a dedicated team of artists, educators, and community leaders who help shape our mission of accessible, community-centered arts programming.

Jenifer Lowery

Board President / Director of Educational Programming
Artist and educator leading PAAL’s programming, education initiatives, and event planning. With 30 years of experience, she brings extensive curriculum development, festival production, and arts education leadership.

Jackie White

Board Secretary
Designer and educator with a background in advertising and nonprofit marketing, Jackie supports PAAL through organizational coordination and creative leadership.

Ciyani “CC” Smith

Gallery Development Manager

Ciyani Smith serves as the Gallery & Development Manager for the Petersburg Area Art League. She oversees exhibitions, artist relations, gallery operations, and community programming. Her work spans curatorial planning, exhibition installation, outreach, and organizational development. She is committed to expanding access to the arts and strengthening connections throughout Petersburg. Through her role, she supports artists while helping shape a vibrant and welcoming creative community.