staff & board

Elley Coffin grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska. She graduated from Wayne State College with her degree in K - 12 Art Education. Upon graduation, she entered into teaching 7 - 12 Art at Lakeview Junior / Senior High School in Columbus until her offer as the Program Coordinator of the Norfolk Arts Center. Here she found her love and passion for art administration. Holding that position, post the peak of COVID, has made her specialized in building programming, outreach, and opportunities from the ground up. As the Executive Director, Elley oversees all visual arts, performing arts, special events, outreach, and fundraising for the Columbus Arts Council.