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Amanda has built a successful platform of community-based arts programs and events. Always advocating for the Paseo Arts District, she continues to foster wider local and state relationships, associations and partnerships enhancing community support. She focuses on revenue generation, increasing the annual budget by 202 percent and increasing fundraising revenue by 475 percent. In 2020, she moved and expanded the PAA offices from 1,200 square feet to 6,000 square feet, creating the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center with three art galleries, a gift shop supporting all Oklahoma artists, 10 artist studios, photography studio and designated office space. Her contributions to the Paseo Arts District strengthen its legacy as an arts and cultural district, the Oklahoma arts destination.

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Amanda Bleakley - Executive Director

Theresa manages the administration of and assists with the planning of annual artist based programs at the Paseo Arts Association including the Paseo Arts Festival, Paseo FEAST, the 4x4 Art Show and Auction, the Robbie Kienzle Artist Workshop Series and the Paseo Arts Awards. Theresa also coordinates art classes/workshops and monthly art exhibitions held in the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center’s three galleries, managing over 30 art exhibitions per year including five juried exhibitions. Theresa is originally from Oklahoma City and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma, with a minor in art history. She is also a practicing artist in painting and printmaking and a resident artist at In Your Eye Gallery.

Connor is responsible for managing marketing efforts and social media for both the Paseo Arts Association and the Paseo Arts District, including managing two websites, monthly press releases and email campaigns. He manages the Paseo Arts District merchant relations and administration as well as assisting with program and event operations. Originally from Weatherford, Oklahoma, Connor holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Connor is also a practicing artist and illustrator.

Lexi is in her second semester of interning with the Paseo Arts Association, she is currently working towards a Masters of Arts in Museum Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Lexi is a chef, baker and artist, holding a bachelor’s degree in studio arts with an emphasis in ceramics and a minor in global art and visual culture from the University of Central Oklahoma.