Staff
Photo Credit: Natalie Folchi
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Johnny Riddle, Executive Director
Johnny Riddle is a dedicated arts administrator, fundraiser, and active member of the Columbus arts community. In his role as Executive Director, he serves Franklinton Art District’s mission as the primary advocate, connector, and resource to the artists and arts organizations in Franklinton. Outside of FAD, Johnny has served and serves on the board of directors for local nonprofit art galleries 934 Gallery and ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists. In the Franklinton community, Johnny is a Franklinton Area Commissioner and member of the Zoning Committee. In 2021, Johnny received the Greater Columbus Arts Council Community Arts Partnership Emerging Arts Leader Award. |
Celeste Carpenter, Gallery Liason
Celeste Carpenter is an artist and educator who’s passionate about cultivating a love of art in everyone. Graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in Art Education, they enjoy promoting local art and encouraging others to explore their own creative abilities. They serve as the gallery liaison for the Franklinton Arts District’s Bridge Gallery and help facilitate the monthly exhibits.
Celeste Carpenter is an artist and educator who’s passionate about cultivating a love of art in everyone. Graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in Art Education, they enjoy promoting local art and encouraging others to explore their own creative abilities. They serve as the gallery liaison for the Franklinton Arts District’s Bridge Gallery and help facilitate the monthly exhibits.
2022 Board of Trustees
The Franklinton Arts District (FAD) Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of the organization. Board members are responsible for executing all aspects of the organization's events, arts programming/education, and other initiatives. FAD is a 501(c)(3) organization and the members of the Board of Trustees are not compensated for their contributions.
Board Officers
Michael Bush, President | Artist (Franklinton Resident)
Michael Bush is a self-taught abstract artist who operates out of his studio in the 400 West Rich complex in Franklinton. Michael has participated in many juried shows in Columbus including the Ohio State Fair Professional Division, Art for Life, and the Columbus Bicentennial. Michael served as the former art director for Union Bar and Food, where he curated bi-monthly art shows. A native of Gary, Indiana and current Franklinton resident, Michael is represented by Hayley Gallery in New Albany.
Colleen Rosshirt, Vice President, Nominations and Programming & Special Events Chair |Supreme Court of Ohio; Artist (Franklinton Resident)
Colleen Rosshirt works to improve access to justice for Ohioans as Manager in the Court Services Division at the Ohio Supreme Court. She was a founding member of Franklinton Fridays and serves on the FF subcommittee. In her spare time, Colleen is a stained glass artist working out of 400 West Rich Street Studios.
Michael Amerine, Treasurer | Heartland Bank
Mike Amerine has been active personally, professionally and creatively in the Franklinton neighborhood for the better part of the decade. As a commercial loan officer with Heartland Bank, he has helped support small business' growth, the lifeblood of any vibrant community community. To that end, Mike also serves as the president of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Mike first got to know the Franklinton area by DJing and providing music production support for the Franklinton arts districts Urban Scrawl Event. Since that time, he has been passionate about ensuring that the arts and artists remain a cornerstone and driving force in the neighborhood's development.
Stephanie McGlone, Secretary | 400 Square
Stephanie McGlone is an arts advocate, typically found causing creative chaos in Franklinton. While teaching in art museums, studios, and other non-traditional education spaces, Stephanie gained the skills to develop art-engagement in countless ways, leading to her start at 400 West Rich Studios in June of 2018. Her role as Community Director of 400 Square allows her to develop programs for artists to connect with the community through special exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Board Members
James Adgate, Marketing Chair | CoverMyMeds
James Adgate is passionate about fostering creative environments for local artists and advocating for awareness and resources that help bring their art to life. He has previously supported Scrawl 15 by gathering volunteers and emphasizing the importance of the event in protecting the creative integrity of the FAD. He also spends time preserving other nonprofit organizations in the Franklinton area as a Volunteer Leader with Besa and serves as Captain of his Pelotonia team at CoverMyMeds.
Craig Diaz, Development Chair | Equitas Health
Craig Diaz is a passionate community leader who has raised millions of dollars in funding to support non-profit missions across Central Ohio. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Development for Equitas Health, a non-profit community healthcare system in Ohio focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community, those affected by HIV/AIDS, and medically underserved people. Craig enjoys building authentic relationships to bring people together to raise critical funds, uplift the important work of non-profit organizations, and help all those in need. He is excited to be involved in the remarkable impact that FAD continues to make for artists and creative spaces in Franklinton and across the city. Craig is the proud father of his 4 year old daughter Izzy and enjoys taking her to COSI, the Columbus Zoo, and adventures throughout Columbus.
Cal King, Treasurer, Franklinton Fridays Lead | The Ohio State University
Callie King is currently the Chief of Staff at the Idea Foundry, where she works to create space that inspires and empower makers of all kinds. She serves on the Big Local Arts committee at the Columbus Arts Festival and organizes the Franklinton Fridays Music Series.
Josh Miller | Matchbox LTD.
Josh Miller is the founder of Matchbox Ltd, a marketing agency based here in Columbus. Josh grew up in Columbus and has spent the last several years splitting his time between working with local business owners at Matchbox and organizing music & art festivals around the state.
From putting together local hip-hop shows to co-founding and organizing Central Ohio’s first Hip-Hop Festival, 2x2Fest, Josh discovered that not only did he love telling stories, but he enjoyed creating experiences for businesses and communities that gave people more stories to tell.
Lynette Santoro-Au | ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists ex officio
Lynette Santoro-Au, Gallery Director Roy G Biv, has been working in the arts for over thirty years. Her goal is to showcase innovative contemporary art by emerging artists, both local and global impacting the community by supporting neighborhood activities and arts groups, hosting outside organizations in Roy’s gallery space and collaborating with other arts institutions on events and promotion.
She graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA Degree in English. She serves as an emeritus member of the Columbus Arts Marketing Association and volunteers with the Columbus Arts Festival. She has juried art shows for the City of Kettering, Siegfred Hall Gallery at Ohio University, Grandview Lazy Daze Festival, Y Bridge Festival, Easton Art Affair, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, Winterfair, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Scrawl, 934 Gallery, Art for Life, Cultural Arts Center, and the City of Upper Arlington’s Concourse Gallery. A Columbus Tourism Ambassador, graduate of Leadership UA and Next Generation Leaders, Lynette uses her connections in the community to build partnerships to make the arts a part of everyday lives.
In her role she is working with other Creatives in the Franklinton Arts District to create opportunities for the emerging artists we champion.
Josh Weiker, Scrawl Lead | Wolf's Ridge Brewing
Josh Weiker is an avid art and music enthusiast. He has previously written about the art, music, and entertainment scene in Columbus for three local publications. Additionally, he has helped plan, promote, and host a number of festivals and parties across the city. Josh is currently in sales and marketing at Wolf's Ridge Brewing.
Board Officers
Michael Bush, President | Artist (Franklinton Resident)
Michael Bush is a self-taught abstract artist who operates out of his studio in the 400 West Rich complex in Franklinton. Michael has participated in many juried shows in Columbus including the Ohio State Fair Professional Division, Art for Life, and the Columbus Bicentennial. Michael served as the former art director for Union Bar and Food, where he curated bi-monthly art shows. A native of Gary, Indiana and current Franklinton resident, Michael is represented by Hayley Gallery in New Albany.
Colleen Rosshirt, Vice President, Nominations and Programming & Special Events Chair |Supreme Court of Ohio; Artist (Franklinton Resident)
Colleen Rosshirt works to improve access to justice for Ohioans as Manager in the Court Services Division at the Ohio Supreme Court. She was a founding member of Franklinton Fridays and serves on the FF subcommittee. In her spare time, Colleen is a stained glass artist working out of 400 West Rich Street Studios.
Michael Amerine, Treasurer | Heartland Bank
Mike Amerine has been active personally, professionally and creatively in the Franklinton neighborhood for the better part of the decade. As a commercial loan officer with Heartland Bank, he has helped support small business' growth, the lifeblood of any vibrant community community. To that end, Mike also serves as the president of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Mike first got to know the Franklinton area by DJing and providing music production support for the Franklinton arts districts Urban Scrawl Event. Since that time, he has been passionate about ensuring that the arts and artists remain a cornerstone and driving force in the neighborhood's development.
Stephanie McGlone, Secretary | 400 Square
Stephanie McGlone is an arts advocate, typically found causing creative chaos in Franklinton. While teaching in art museums, studios, and other non-traditional education spaces, Stephanie gained the skills to develop art-engagement in countless ways, leading to her start at 400 West Rich Studios in June of 2018. Her role as Community Director of 400 Square allows her to develop programs for artists to connect with the community through special exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Board Members
James Adgate, Marketing Chair | CoverMyMeds
James Adgate is passionate about fostering creative environments for local artists and advocating for awareness and resources that help bring their art to life. He has previously supported Scrawl 15 by gathering volunteers and emphasizing the importance of the event in protecting the creative integrity of the FAD. He also spends time preserving other nonprofit organizations in the Franklinton area as a Volunteer Leader with Besa and serves as Captain of his Pelotonia team at CoverMyMeds.
Craig Diaz, Development Chair | Equitas Health
Craig Diaz is a passionate community leader who has raised millions of dollars in funding to support non-profit missions across Central Ohio. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Development for Equitas Health, a non-profit community healthcare system in Ohio focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community, those affected by HIV/AIDS, and medically underserved people. Craig enjoys building authentic relationships to bring people together to raise critical funds, uplift the important work of non-profit organizations, and help all those in need. He is excited to be involved in the remarkable impact that FAD continues to make for artists and creative spaces in Franklinton and across the city. Craig is the proud father of his 4 year old daughter Izzy and enjoys taking her to COSI, the Columbus Zoo, and adventures throughout Columbus.
Cal King, Treasurer, Franklinton Fridays Lead | The Ohio State University
Callie King is currently the Chief of Staff at the Idea Foundry, where she works to create space that inspires and empower makers of all kinds. She serves on the Big Local Arts committee at the Columbus Arts Festival and organizes the Franklinton Fridays Music Series.
Josh Miller | Matchbox LTD.
Josh Miller is the founder of Matchbox Ltd, a marketing agency based here in Columbus. Josh grew up in Columbus and has spent the last several years splitting his time between working with local business owners at Matchbox and organizing music & art festivals around the state.
From putting together local hip-hop shows to co-founding and organizing Central Ohio’s first Hip-Hop Festival, 2x2Fest, Josh discovered that not only did he love telling stories, but he enjoyed creating experiences for businesses and communities that gave people more stories to tell.
Lynette Santoro-Au | ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists ex officio
Lynette Santoro-Au, Gallery Director Roy G Biv, has been working in the arts for over thirty years. Her goal is to showcase innovative contemporary art by emerging artists, both local and global impacting the community by supporting neighborhood activities and arts groups, hosting outside organizations in Roy’s gallery space and collaborating with other arts institutions on events and promotion.
She graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA Degree in English. She serves as an emeritus member of the Columbus Arts Marketing Association and volunteers with the Columbus Arts Festival. She has juried art shows for the City of Kettering, Siegfred Hall Gallery at Ohio University, Grandview Lazy Daze Festival, Y Bridge Festival, Easton Art Affair, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, Winterfair, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Scrawl, 934 Gallery, Art for Life, Cultural Arts Center, and the City of Upper Arlington’s Concourse Gallery. A Columbus Tourism Ambassador, graduate of Leadership UA and Next Generation Leaders, Lynette uses her connections in the community to build partnerships to make the arts a part of everyday lives.
In her role she is working with other Creatives in the Franklinton Arts District to create opportunities for the emerging artists we champion.
Josh Weiker, Scrawl Lead | Wolf's Ridge Brewing
Josh Weiker is an avid art and music enthusiast. He has previously written about the art, music, and entertainment scene in Columbus for three local publications. Additionally, he has helped plan, promote, and host a number of festivals and parties across the city. Josh is currently in sales and marketing at Wolf's Ridge Brewing.
