Arts Commission and Artist in Residence
Art Commission and Artist in Residence
The Farmington Area Arts Commission (FAAC) consists of individuals appointed by the City Councils of Farmington and Farmington Hills. Established in 1976 by the City governments, it was formed to promote and support the arts in our community. The Cultural Arts Division Supervisor serves as the City’s liaison to the FAAC. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, September - June, at 6:30 PM at the Costick Activities Center. For information, or to apply for a commissioner's position, please call the Cultural Arts Division at (248) 473-1850.
The FAAC sponsors several activities throughout the year, including the Farmington Area Artist in Residence Awards and the High School Student Art Awards.
2023 Artist in Residence - Mark Boyd, actor and comedian
2023 Distinguished Service to the Arts - Ted Hadfield, studio artist and owner of Artpack Services
2024-25 Awards
Farmington Area Arts Commission
Artist in Residence Award
Year: 2024
Name: Debbie Lim
Medium: Artist and Photographer
Farmington Area Arts Commission
Nancy Coumoundouros Distinguished Service to the Arts Award
Year: 2024
Name: Craig Nowak
Medium: Artist & Community Programmer
Commission Members
City of Farmington Hills
Celeste McDermott
Cindy Carleton
Craig Nowak
Lesa Ferencz
Ted Lee Hadfield
Jeff Dutka
Sean Deason
Lindsay Janoch
Don Fritz
Nora Mason
City of Farmington
Bree Schwartz
Cheryl Blau
Claire Tanner Perko
City Staff Liaison
Rachel Timlin, Cultural Arts Supervisor
Farmington Hills City Council Liaison
Jackie Boleware
Farmington City Council Liaison
Johnna Balk
The Cultural Arts Division works closely with the Farmington Area Arts Commission to promote the arts in our community. The Farmington Area Artist in Residence and the Distinguished Service to the Arts Awards are given annually to an artist, organization or individual who have made significant contributions to the arts in the community.
Awardees must be residents of Farmington Hills or Farmington. Applications may be obtained at the Costick Activities Center or by clicking on the links above.
Farmington Area Arts Commission
Artists in Residence
Past honorees:
| Year | Name | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mark Boyd | Actor and Comedian |
| 2019 | Pamela Alexander | Artist |
| 2018 | John Martin | Illustrator/Graphic Design |
| 2017 | Stephen Mack Jones | Writer |
| 2016 | Matt Watroba | Musician |
| 2015 | Ara Topouzian | Musician |
| 2014 | James & Susan Nuckolls | Piano Instructors |
| 2013 | Robert Aikins | Painter |
| 2012 | Dr. William Allen Brown | Basket weaver |
| 2011 | Robbie Best | Painter |
| 2010 | Andrea Anderson | Weaver |
| 2009 | Janice Jacobs | Quilter |
| 2008 | Kendra Anderson | Embroiderer |
| 2007 | Patri O'Connor | Artist |
| 2006 | Joe Dzenowagis | Videographer |
| 2005 | Gail Eisner | Artist |
| 2004 | Stas Wisniach | Musician |
| 2003 | Jeri Fellwock | Artist |
| 2002 | Bernadette Zachara-Marcos | Sculptor |
| 2001 | Junebug Clark | Photographer |
| 2000 | Marjorie Chellstorp | Artist |
| 1999 | Robert Piepenburg | Potter |
| 1998 | Danguole Jurgutis | Painter |
| 1997 | Barbara Selinger | Dancer (Modern) |
| 1996 | Howard Weingarden | Painter |
| 1995 | Kegham Tazian | Artist/Sculptor |
| 1994 | Elaine Grohman | Calligraphy Artist |
| 1993 | Karen Nixon Lane | Conductor |
| 1992 | Evanthia Samra | Artist |
| 1991 | Donna Vogelheim | Artist |
| 1990 | Lena Massara | Artist |
| 1989 | Frank Lohan | Illustrator |
| 1988 | Gwen Tomkow | Artist |
| 1987 | Monte Nagler | Photographer |
| 1986 | Larry Hayden | Wildlife Artist |
| 1985 | Lois Bro | Sculptor |
| 1984 | Walter Reddig | Architect |
| 1983 | Tom Hale | Artist |
| 1982 | Alice Nichols | Artist |
| 1981 | Charlene Slabey | Composer |
| 1980 | Gail Yurasek Piepenburg | Artist |
| 1979 | George Theodore Still | Conductor |
| 1978 | Edee Joppich | Artist |
| 1977 | John Glick | Potter |
| 1976 | Joe Clark | Photographer |
Farmington Area Arts Commission
Nancy Coumoundouros Distinguished Service to the Arts Awards
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Ted Hadfield, Studio Artist and owner of Artpack Services |
| 2019 | Brenda Gold Sloan (Music Educator) |
| 2019 | Farmington Community Library |
| 2018 | Tumija Banks |
| 2017 | Farmington Public Schools Art and Music Department Chairs: Jennifer Bailey, Stefanie Borysiak and David Drake |
| 2016 | John Glick |
| 2015 | kickstART Farmington |
| 2014 | Bella Vino |
| 2013 | Farmington Art Foundation |
| 2012 | Cynthia and Brian Tupper |
| 2011 | Mercedes Benz Financial Services |
| 2010 | Farmington Musicale |
| 2009 | Lisa Muscio, Youth Theatre |
| 2008 | Mel Rookus, Music Teacher, Musical Director, Nardin Park |
| 2007 | Larry Hutchinson, DSO, P & R Board |
| 2006 | The Farmington Community Band (FCB) |
| 2005 | Farmington Players Barn |
| 2004 | Larry Hutchinson, DSO, P & R Board |
| 2003 | Farmington Community Musical Theater Group |
| 2002 | Fern Barber, Music Teacher, Farmington Area Arts Commission |
| 1999 | May D. Arvo, Farmington Musicale |
| 1996 | Betty Walker, Farmington Musicale |
2023 Artist in Residence - Mark Boyd, actor and comedian
2023 Distinguished Service to the Arts - Ted Hadfield, studio artist and owner of Artpack Services