| Executive Director
Mark Slupe | Station Manager, Great River Television (Channel 180) television@greatart.org After a successful career as a photojournalist, Mark Slupe has been serving as the Station Manager for Great River Television since 2016. A native Minnesotan, he was born, raised and educated in Windom. Slupe is a graduate of Central Lakes College’s Videography program. True to the Minnesota spirit, Slupe enjoys an outdoors lifestyle which includes camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing. Slupe is a world traveler with a passion for introducing the Little Falls community to new cultures and foods.
Erika Powers | Operations Manager erika@greatart.org e A native of Homer Glen, Illinois, Erika comes to GRA by way of the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Western Illinois University, and the Will County Historical Society in Lockport, Illinois.  She is looking forward to getting to know the community. Feel free to stop by, say "hello", and make Erika feel at home here in Little Falls.
Linda Galstad  l  GRA's Lead Volunteer In partnership with the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), GRA is participating in a program offered through Experience Works. This enables GRA to collaborate with a skilled volunteer network focused on aiding nonprofits.  Galston began working at GRA in August 2021; dedicating time weekly to help staff stay organized and on track. Her talent was especially needed after COVID reduced staffing significantly. Not only does Galston bring a wealth of insight and experience to the organization, she enters each day with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence through her work.

Are you interested in joining the team? Check out our Opportunities at GRA page for current positions.

GRA Board

The Great River Arts Board of Directors volunteer their time and expertise to support creativity in our community.  

Learn more about the Board's role in supporting GRA.

If you are an arts advocate and would like to be considered as a GRA board member, please complete the Letter Of Interest Form and mail it to GRA (PO Box 157, Little Falls MN 56345) or email it to the Executive Director. The board reviews submissions quarterly. 

Visual Arts Committee

• Randy Asseln, Photographer
• Kathy Braud, Watercolorist
• Bev Gold, Painter
• Kerry Kupferschmidt, Watercolorist 
• Scott Wonderlich, Art Patron

GRA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy extends beyond employees, to our board, memberships, passionate volunteers, as well as the talented artists we engage throughout our programming.