By TOMMY REZAC
St. Joseph Post
Jessica Agnew has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph. Agnew started the role in May.
Previously the Early College Academy Coordinator at Missouri Western State University, Agnew succeeds Teresa Fankhauser, who retired after 19 years in the position.
“Jessica has a passion for the arts in St. Joseph along with a history of being an arts volunteer and an advocate for the arts with strong connections throughout the community,” said Board President Terri Modlin.
A longtime St. Joseph resident, Jessica has served as the administrative assistant to the Theatre, Cinema and Dance Department at Missouri Western. She has been a Robidoux Resident Theatre board member, actor, director and stage manager for various productions in St. Joseph.
In 2019, Agnew worked with the Downtown Partnership to bring Arts in the Park to Coleman Hawkins Park.
“It is an honor and privilege to continue the legacy before me as we live in a world where art is consumed and experienced in new and exciting ways. I look forward to serving all our arts agencies. It is my desire to see our collective passion for the arts continue to strengthen the St. Joseph community,” Agnew said.