GALLERY DIRECTOR

We are delighted to welcome Will McCoy as the new Art Gallery Director at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance.

Will is already a familiar face—he’s been a Resident Artist and an active member of the gallery leadership team. With gratitude for the work of Jason Taylor-Morgan, Laura Paine Carr, and the Resident Artists, he looks forward to building on their contributions and leading the gallery into its next chapter.

Will brings both artistic and leadership experience to the role. With a B.A. in Art Studio, his creative work spans painting, sculpture, and murals, with exhibits at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, the Mendocino Music Festival, and private collections across the Western U.S. A move to Cloverdale with his wife Cori re-ignited his daily studio practice.

Alongside his artistic career, Will has spent more than 20 years in education—as teacher, principal, and superintendent—earning recognition from the State of California and the White House. He has also authored five books on leadership, business, and education, and founded two EdTech companies.

Will’s vision for the gallery includes expanding marketing and public visibility, strengthening ties with local businesses, and welcoming new artistic voices through the Guest Artist, Annex Artist, and Associate Artist programs.

He and Cori are active members of the community, often seen at local events, the Farmer’s Market, and Friday Night Live.

OUR RESIDENT ARTISTS

  • Laura Paine Carr

    LAURA PAINE CARR

    Laura Paine Carr’s abstract paintings begin with observation—often a glimpse of wild nature—and evolve into layered works full of color, memory, and emotion, finding constant inspiration in creative dialogue and community. Laura formerly served as co-director of the Cloverdale Arts Alliance.

  • Jason Taylor Morgan

    JASON TAYLOR MORGAN

    Jason Taylor Morgan is a painter, novelist, and lifelong creative. After retiring, he turned to abstract painting, creating spontaneous acrylic works inspired by nature, memory, and the ethereal. Jason formerly served as co-director of the Cloverdale Arts Alliance.

  • Will McCoy Artist at Cloverdale Arts Alliance

    WILL MCCOY

    Will McCoy is a painter and sculptor based in Cloverdale. His acrylic work often captures stillness and beauty in unexpected places—always rooted in observation, curiosity, and an openness to the world.

  • Trudie Folsom

    TRUDIE FOLSOM

    Working with natural and reclaimed fibers, Trudie Folsom weaves beautiful, functional pieces—often using locally sourced materials and Navajo Churro wool. Based in Cloverdale, she has recently embraced small-format tapestry weaving.

  • Terry Holleman

    TERRY HOLLEMAN

    ITerry Holleman documents the culture of live Americana music through painstaking black-and-white images—each created using conte crayon, abrasives, and lacquer on polished panel. His work is both artifact and tribute, capturing the communal rhythm of music and place.

  • Pamela Heck

    PAMELA HECK

    From mixed media to realism, Pamela Heck’s work explores character and mystery with a touch of playfulness. Trained in fine arts since childhood, her diverse body of work reflects a lifelong curiosity and a love of storytelling.

  • Jane Gardner

    JANE GARDNER

    A painter, printmaker, and lifelong gardener, Jane Gardner draws inspiration from the natural world and the cycles of life. Her work blends early training at the Art Academy of Cincinnati with decades of creative practice rooted in land, light, and growth.

  • Jennifer Weidss

    JENNIFER WEISS

    Jennifer Weiss is a mosaic artist and jewelry maker known for transforming everyday materials into striking works of art. Her intricate, color-rich pieces celebrate texture, pattern, and craftsmanship. Based in Sebastopol, Jennifer is a Resident Artist at Cloverdale Arts Alliance.