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June 16, 2024St. Joseph, Mo. |  By: Jeremy Werner

New Executive Director appointed to Allied Arts Council

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Jessica Agnew has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph. Starting her role in May, Agnew succeeds Teresa Fankhauser, who retired after 19 years.

A longtime St. Joseph resident, Agnew has served as the administrative assistant to the Theatre, Cinema and Dance Department at Missouri Western.

She has also been a board member, actor, director, and stage manager for various productions with the Robidoux Resident Theatre.

In 2019, she collaborated with the Downtown Partnership to bring Arts in the Park to Coleman Hawkins Park.

Agnew stated in a release that it's an honor and privilege to continue the legacy in a world where art is consumed and experienced in new and exciting ways. She says she looks forward to serving all arts agencies.