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The agency is led by a staff of dedicated professionals committed to supporting a robust and thriving arts and culture community in Phoenix.

Following a national recruitment process, Phillip Dunlap has been selected to be the Arts and Culture Director for the City of Phoenix. 

“I am honored to join the City of Phoenix and look forward to collaborating with the community to build on the city’s rich cultural legacy,” said Phillip Dunlap.“Together, we will continue to champion the arts as a vital force for economic growth, civic pride, and quality of life.”

In his new role, Dunlap will direct the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture by guiding strategic initiatives and developing partnerships that support the city’s vibrant creative community. He will work closely with the Arts and Culture Commission, city leadership, and local artists and arts organizations to advance Phoenix’s reputation as a leader in arts and cultural innovation.

The Office is comprised by four divisions: Archeology and the S'edav Va'aki Museum, Facilities and Operations, Grants and Community Engagement, and Public Art.

Meet the Team

Nicole Armstrong-Best, Museum Director
(602) 495-0901, nicole.armstrong-best@phoenix.gov

Christopher Schwartz, City Archaeologist
(602) 534-1573, christopher.schwartz@phoenix.gov

Laura Andrew, Curator of Education and Visitor Experiences
(602) 534-1570, laura.andrew@phoenix.gov

Caitlin Dichter, Curator of Exhibits and Digital Content
(602) 534-2454, caitlin.dichter@phoenix.gov

Lindsey Vogel-Teeter, ​Curator of Collections
(602) 534-1572, lindsey.vogel-teeter@phoenix.gov

Stephanie G Joyner, Community Engagement Coordinator
stephanie.joyner@phoenix.gov

Jack Gipson, Museum Attendant
jack.gipson@phoenix.gov

Rebecca Hill, Associate Archaeologist
rebecca.hill@phoenix.gov

Marina Hughley, Museum Attendant​
mariana.hughley@phoenix.gov

Brian Krauss, Park Ranger and Cultural Resources Specialist
brian.krauss@phoenix.gov

Ruby Maderafont, Museum Aide and Event Specialist
ruby.maderafont@phoenix.gov

Marc-Pierre Marlais, Teen Volunteer Coordinator
marc-pierre.marlais@phoenix.gov

Darsita North, Collections Assistant
darsita.north@phoenix.gov

Jordan Nichols, Museum Aide and Marketing Specialist
jordan.nichols@phoenix.gov

Amereece Sterba, Museum Aide and Volunteer Specialist
amareece.sterba@phoenix.gov

Adriana Zavalza, Museum Aide and Education Specialist
adriana.zavalza@phoenix.gov

Mackenzie L Wright, Museum Aide
Mackenzie.Wright@phoenix.gov

Cooper Payne, Deputy Arts and Culture Director
(602) 534-8334, cooper.payne@phoenix.gov

Paul Mangan, Property Manager
(602) 534-7430, paul.mangan@phoenix.gov

Patty Dunlap, Operations Coordinator
(602) 495-0185, patty.dunlap@phoenix.gov

Ken Jones, Gardener and Irrigation Specialist
(602) 534-2411, ken.jones@phoenix.gov

Aaron-Michael Ordway, Administrative Assistant
(602) 534-8192, aaron.ordway@phoenix.gov

Cody Coughlin, Groundskeeper​​
cody.coughlin@phoenix.gov

Daniel Urquiza-Rodriguez, Trades Helper​​
daniel.urquiza-rodriguez@phoenix.gov

Sarah León, Grants and Community Engagement Director
(602) 262-6164, sarah.leon@phoenix.gov

Elida Acosta, Community Engagement Manager
(602) 495-0191, elida.acosta@phoenix.gov

Anel Arriola, Grants and Systems Manager
(602) 534-5084, anel.arriola@phoenix.gov

Carrie Brown, Deputy Arts and Culture Director
(602) 495-0197, carrie.brown@phoenix.gov

Catina Elizabeth, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 495-0188, catina.elizabeth@phoenix.gov

Doug Oland, Art Collections Manager​
(602) 495-0193, doug.oland@phoenix.gov

Li Rothrock, Public Art Program Assistant
li.rothrock@phoenix.gov

Barry Sparkman, Senior Public Art Project Manager
(602) 495-0893, barry.sparkman@phoenix.gov

Nancy Thomas, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 261-8899, nancy.thomas@phoenix.gov

Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Senior Public Art Project Manager
(602) 534-7302, mojgan.vahabzadeh@phoenix.gov