Board of Directors

AMANDA M. MASSON - President and Gallery Director

Amanda M. Masson is a painter and mixed media artist. Her works are explorations of emotions, responses, and a practice of art therapy for herself. She is heavily influenced by the works of the Great Masters, Surrealists, and Pop Artists of the mid 20th century. When not at GALA, Amanda spends time in her studio with her cat Gracie or in her garden in Lynn.

LISA CONNOLLY - Treasurer

Lisa is a passionate art and community enthusiast, a dedicated volunteer at the Galleries at Lynn Arts, a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother.  With a lifelong love for the visual arts and the City of Lynn, Lisa has always been drawn to the ability of art to tell stories and evoke emotion. She joined the gallery volunteer team in 2024, eager to immerse herself in the downtown Lynn arts revival and contribute to its accessibility for all.

MARIS PROST- Board Member

Maris Prost’s work was influenced by the art of Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Andy Warhol and the questioning of established norms during the “sixties”. Further moved by travel throughout the world she developed an appreciation for other cultures, their music and their art. To her, Lynn, Mass embodies this diversity and forward thinking. She is grateful to be part of it.

SHEILA GOLDEN- Board Member

Sheila Golden is an artist who works mostly in pastels. The purity of the color and easy application of the material is conducive to a quick painting with vibrant colors. It is also akin to drawing. She does life drawing in charcoal and pastel. She studied at Parsons School of Design and New York University.

JAMES TREVINO - Board Member

James Treviño is an artist who skillfully blends abstract exploration with detailed portrait observation. Using acrylic and oil, James applies innovative techniques to push the limits of artistic expression. He views art as a journey of exploration, embracing the lessons found in mistakes and imperfections. James is also the Executive Director of Artpie Gallery and Studio, a nonprofit art organization doing work in Chicago and Boston.

JIMI SIMMONS - Board Member