A woman in a blue jacket and jeans smiling at the Mill Valley Fall Art Festival in a forest with tents and other people around.
Digital illustration of a fairy tale mushroom house with a white, rounded structure, two wooden doors, four windows with orange panes, and a staircase leading to the door.

Our People

The Festival is produced by a very small professional staff augmented by our hard working Committee. The Committee is comprised of community members and exhibiting artists. As a non-profit organization, the Festival is governed by its Board of Directors who have fiscal and policy responsibility for all aspects of the Festival. The Staff, Board and Committee work all year long to prepare for our annual Fall Festival.

Staff

  • A smiling man outdoors in a field with trees and mountains in the background, wearing a black t-shirt with a nature-themed logo and the text 'Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival'.

    Sean Braniff

    Producer

  • A woman with blue eyes and blond hair in a messy bun, wearing a denim jacket, sitting on a yellow chair, holding a glass of red wine, smiling indoors with wooden shelves and clothing in the background.

    Stephanie Koehler

    Marketing and PR

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a white top and a necklace, standing against a neutral background.

    Sarah Tipple

    Artist Liaison

Our Board

  • A smiling woman with curly gray hair and glasses takes a selfie outdoors. She is wearing a pink top and earrings, standing in front of a colorful mosaic art piece and surrounded by lush greenery.

    Liz Lauter

    President

  • A man with white hair, glasses, and a white polka-dot shirt, squinting and making a facial expression as if in thought, stands in front of a plain background with sunlight casting shadows.

    Pierre Guidetti

    Vice President

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve top, and blue pants, standing against a beige wall with her arms crossed and smiling.

    Paola Arandia

    Treasurer

  • A man with gray hair and a smile, wearing a black sweater over a maroon shirt, standing outside near green-framed windows and a door.

    Phil Garratt

    Secretary

  • A man with a beard and mustache taking a selfie in a workshop, wearing a gray cap and a sleeveless white shirt, with woodworking tools and supplies visible in the background.

    James Lafemina

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a red top, pearl necklace, and earrings, standing in front of a beige textured wall.

    Nadia Tarzi-Saccardi

  • Headshot of a man with short gray hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a black suit jacket and white dress shirt, against a plain light background.

    Patrick Terry

Our Committee

  • Smiling woman wearing black sunglasses, a beige beret with colorful embroidery, and a bright green t-shirt with a colorful graphic, waving outdoors on a sunny day with parked cars and trees in the background.

    Anna Abramson

  • Sun shining through tall redwood trees in a dense forest with green foliage and a narrow dirt path.

    Javier Alarcon

  • Sunlight filtering through tall redwood trees in a dense forest with a narrow dirt trail and green foliage.

    Erika Bodo

  • Smiling man wearing a gray baseball cap with sunglasses on top, a light gray T-shirt with a graphic design, and a dark patterned shirt open over it. The background shows trees and other people outdoors.

    Dore Coller

  • A man with long curly hair, glasses, and a beard stands outdoors at a craft fair, smiling in front of a display of ceramic vases and pottery under a white canopy.

    Brett Crawford

  • Woman at market stall displaying turquoise ceramic jars with crystal-like knobs, wearing dark green shirt and purple hat, smiling.

    Tina Fossella

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair, sitting indoors with decorative plates on the wall behind her.

    Lynn Frazier

  • Smiling woman with glasses on her head wearing a dark embroidered shirt and an artist badge, standing in front of her art display at an outdoor event.

    Lissa Herschleb

  • A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a colorful scarf smiling in a pottery display booth with various brightly painted ceramic plates, bowls, and figurines.

    Liz Lauter

  • An abstract painting of a sunflower with yellow petals and dark center, surrounded by green leaves on a colorful background.

    Nance Miller

  • Three ceramic vases with dark and beige glaze, each with a unique shape and drip design, arranged against a plain white background.

    Harald Nordvold

  • A man with gray hair wearing glasses and a dark t-shirt, leaning over a white table, working on an art project or drawing. In the background, there is a colorful, abstract painting with splashes of yellow, green, orange, and black.

    Mark Olson

  • Two women at a jewelry booth, one with a drink, talking in a white tent with jewelry displays, including earrings, rings, and necklaces.

    Sarah Shriver

  • Two women smiling behind a jewelry display at a market stall, showcasing necklaces, earrings, and rings enclosed in glass cases.

    Sarah Suloff

  • An older man with gray hair and beard standing outdoors, wearing a black t-shirt featuring artwork of a mountain and lake scene. He has a small microphone clipped to his shirt and is set against a blurred background of trees and possibly outdoor art installations.

    Barry Toranto

Line drawing of a pine branch with pine needles and pinecones.

A special thanks to our Jurors and Judges

2025 Jurors

  • Carl Bryan - Ceramics

  • Vanessa Mellet - Jewelry

  • Ann Koch - Photography

  • Carl Heyward - Mixed Media / Curator / Artist Advocate

  • Scott Roach - Wood/Furniture

(Who will select the artists)

2024 Judges

  • Charlie Barboni - Retired manager of the Marin County Fair

  • Anna Bruce - Artist: Ceramics, Cloths designer, Jeweler

  • Sandra Murry - Artist: Basketry, Ceramics, Graphic Design

(Who will select the prize winners)

We also wish to acknowledge other individuals who made special contributions:

  • Traci Shiro - Ads and poster design

  • Andrew DesChenes - Web master

Step into our story and see how a spark of imagination grew into something truly enchanting.