Meet the Board

Maggie had the opportunity as a child to live in various countries around the world and thus to experience many different cultures, languages and art forms throughout her travels. Growing up in a very musical and theatrical family she sang and played several instruments, and spent much of her life attending and performing in many plays, musicals and concerts. Art has always been an important part of her life! Maggie moved to Salmon in 2010 to work for the Salmon-Challis National Forest, met her husband Travis shortly after and they now have 3 children and are very happy to keep Salmon as their home. Maggie joined the Arts Council Board in the Summer of 2019 with the desire to help the Salmon Valley continue to be a place where everyone can enjoy and learn about many different forms of art while living in this beautiful and very remote part of the country!

During the twenty years before I moved from Wisconsin to Salmon, I was relatively active in community performing arts.  I performed in about a dozen community theater productions (Annie; Hello, Dolly;  The Crucible; …); I sang with a barbershop chorus for about six years.  We were both a competition chorus and a public performance chorus.  I also sang several times with the Appleton Boy Choir as a ‘Master Singer’ and several times with the Appleton Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony – Ode to Joy, …).  I also remember three tap-dance recitals with Miss Marcia’s Dance Studio.   

I have served on different boards and committees for community organisations: church councils, United Way, Library Board, Technical College Advisory Boards, etc. 

I have many years of experience as treasurer for some of these organizations: church council, barbershop chorus, hospital auxiliary gift shop and coffee shop, etc.  I have an MBA and a couple of advanced degrees in economics.

Tempe was born and raised in small-town Western Montana and first moved to Idaho in 2013 for graduate school at Boise State University. After obtaining her Master’s in Raptor Biology, Tempe moved to Salmon for her dream job as a Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game in January 2019. In addition to her professional career in biology, she is pursuing a side-career as an artist, specializing in scientific illustration using a variety of media, all inspired by the natural environment she works in. Tempe joined the arts council in 2020 and is excited about finding creative ways to provide access to all genres of art as well as raising the profile of art and art-appreciation within the community. She is looking forward to seeing how the combined gifts and passions of a diverse group can illuminate and elevate the artistic vibrancy of the community of Salmon.

Lynn was active in dance from a young age, growing up in the Seattle area she focused on Ballet and began teaching and mentoring throughout her teens. She graduated from the University of Washington with a love of travel after spending her graduating year at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Dance continued to be a passion and career for many years until the travel bug could no longer be ignored. Before settling in Salmon in 2019 Lynn had been spending summers exploring Alaska and winters in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, the Virgin Islands, and the Baja Peninsula. She is excited to bring her love of the arts and passion for adventure to the Salmon Arts Council.

Art and artistic expression are healing, healthy, and therapeutic. Art is peerless in its power to move people. Art is a testimony of the human experience. Art is a conversation through the ages, and it enriches lives.

I joined the Salmon Arts Council to advocate for and celebrate artistic opportunities present in Lemhi County, and in addition, to help facilitate awareness and outreach for further artful prospects available to our community.

Karlee Boese relocated to Salmon in February 2019. Karlee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently providing services at Lemhi Valley Social Services. Her passion is working with individuals that have experienced trauma and assisting them through their healing journey. This has led to her further exploring the healing powers of art in regards to trauma and how it can build resilience in individuals, as well as communities. By joining the Salmon Arts Council Board, her hope and desire is to offer artistic healing opportunities within Lemhi Valley. When she is not working, you can catch her spending time outside with her two rescue dogs, tending to her houseplants, or playing in her garden! 

Will first came to Salmon in 2015, shortly after the first visit he made the decision that Salmon would be his home. Aside from the beautiful landscape, he recognized the genuine sense of community and the opportunity to live an authentic lifestyle. Will looks for opportunities to make a positive difference in each setting. He also believes that art, in its many forms, is at the root of human connection which promotes health, both physically and mentally. Will believes that the best way to make a difference is by getting involved in your local community. He is a co-founder of the Adventure Crew, which facilitates music and art in the local community, and hosts an annual two-day music/art festival. His involvement with Adventure Crew ultimately led him to a connection with the Salmon Arts Council. He was voted onto the board of directors in the Spring of 2019. Will is passionate about the arts and is excited to see what the Arts Council as a collective will create in Salmon!

Want to become a board member and help bring wonderful events to Salmon? Please send us an email and find out how you can help today.