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Sarah Jane Semrad is a social entrepreneur and community organizer commited to cultivating creativity in Dallas. After producing art shows independently around Dallas for some time, Semrad founded Exposition Park’s IR Gallery in 2004, exclusively representing emerging Dallas artists in all media. She went on to co–create Pigeon–Stone Project in 2005, connecting local artists with new collectors in businesses’ public spaces. PSP earned Semrad a mention in the Dallas Observer’s 2005 “Best Of” issue as “Best Art Invasion”. She is the co–founder and trusted consigliere for all things Art Conspiracy (est. 2005) – a non–profit committed to connecting artists and musicians with each other for the benefit of the local art economy. In 2006, Semrad co–founded La Reunion TX, a non–profit org committed to creating an artist in residency program on 35 acres in Oak Cliff. Sarah Jane and her husband – musician Paul Semrad – live in Oak Cliff with their two children. Semrad holds a BA in chemistry from the University of Dallas. .

Not Pictured
Director James Earl Estes
Advisor Jamie Baker, Of Counsel
Advisor Rob Baldwin, Baldwin Printing
Advisor Rebel Brown Calhoun
Advisor Hedy Helsell
Advisor Alejandra Martinez, Verizon
Advisor Cynthia Mulcahy, Mulcahy Modern
Advisor Laura Nietzel, Dallas Video Festival
Advisor David Rodriguez, U.S. Green Building Council
Advisor Joanna St. Angelo, Sammons Center for the Arts

Community Partners
Crosby Café & Catering • DonateIT • Green Living • Make • The Oak Cliff Tribune