Board of Directors
Margaret Fago
President and Executive Director
Board Role
Oversees all FBCA Board activities and serves as the public face of the Art Center within the local community.
Biography
Margaret is a full-time watercolor artist and educator. She has been a member of two cooperative galleries, Gallery Concord and Point Richmond Art Collective. Prior to pursuing her career as an artist, she was a partner in Hogin Sails, where she worked as a sailmaker and boat canvas designer.
Margaret is a past treasurer, programs director, and gallery marketing director for the California Watercolor Association. She teaches watercolor painting and drawing and volunteers at a local yacht club as a member of the race committee.
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Kris Warrenburg - Communications Director
Board Role
Kris oversees the Center’s graphic design and print marketing efforts, develops promotional materials, and coordinates media relations. She also collaborates with the designers who manage the website and social media accounts and is responsible for distributing the monthly newsletter. In addition, Kris serves as co-chair of the Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout.
Biography
Kris Warrenburg of Cyan Design brings more than 40 years of graphic design experience. Her work spans publications, books, advertisements, brochures, and virtually every form of print media. She brings her extensive design and communications expertise to support the Frank Bette Center for the Arts and its programs.
Allison Yardini
Programs Director
Role:
As Director of Programs, Allison leads the development of the Frank Bette Center’s educational offerings, recruits talented instructors, expands creative programming, and fosters meaningful connections with the local arts community.
Bio:
Allison brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and client leadership at leading digital agencies, where she partnered with global brands to develop innovative strategies and build lasting relationships. A practicing artist working in watercolor, oils, pastels, and ceramics, she combines her business expertise with a deep passion for the arts.
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Maryanne Mock
Finance Director
Board Role
Works closely with the bookkeeper to maintain the Center’s financial records and provides financial reports to the Board and bank. Oversees tax filings and bill payments, and collaborates with all directors to develop budgets and maintain sound fiscal policies.
Biography
Maryanne is a retired psychiatric social worker. During the final 22 years of her career, she served as Program Director for a Child and Family Therapy Center within San Francisco Public Health. She now enjoys pursuing her creative interests in drawing, watercolor painting, and jewelry making. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, bike riding, reading, and traveling.
Marie Kotowski
Development Director
Board Role
The Development Director leads fundraising efforts to support the needs and programs of the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.
Biography
Marie is a retired writer and e-learning developer who worked on a variety of projects related to technology, healthcare, travel, and service dog training.
Her passions include gardening, home remodeling, watercolor painting, and chocolate—in no particular order.
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Admin Director
Role:
The Board Administrator records meeting minutes and maintains the Board binder with meeting records and materials.
Ros Harper
Gallery and Facilities Director
Board Role
The Gallery Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the downstairs galleries and works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure the galleries are staffed with Gallery Minders whenever the Center is open.
Biography
Ros is a former registered nurse with experience in critical care, education, and hospital administration. She established and managed the Clinical Quality program for the Northern California Kaiser Permanente Appointment and Advice Call Centers. An avid woodcarver and woodturner, Ros taught at the Mt. Diablo Woodturning Center in Pleasant Hill. She is also a past president of the Bay Area Woodturners.
Andrea Rubin
Membership Director
Board Role
The Membership Director is responsible for maintaining and growing membership at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts. The role also supports the Signature Gallery.
Biography
Andrea has worked as a librarian and enjoys writing, playing Scrabble, and spending time with cats and friends. New to the visual arts, she is currently studying figure drawing at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.