Meet the TAP Team

Wilma K. Mullet | Executive Director

Wilma K. Mullet received her B.A. in Art and Religious Studies and completed a minor in Entrepreneurship at the University of Mount Union, and a Master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of Akron.

While Wilma was getting her art degree at Mount Union, she realized she wanted to be more involved in the arts, and decided to take an internship to collaborate and organize the first arts festival in Downtown Alliance. While facilitating the festival, Wilma observed how visibility of the arts positively impacted the downtown community. It was the defining moment when she knew she wanted to work behind the scenes to help the arts thrive and promote community revitalization. While attending the University of Akron’s Arts Administration program, Wilma participated in the Art Bomb Brigade where the class’s goal was to create amazing public art throughout neighborhoods across Akron that can inspire creative and invigorating "placemaking" throughout Akron, Ohio. In addition, she completed a thesis study on public art as an economic development tool in revitalization efforts of Youngstown, Ohio and the Mahoning Valley communities.

Today, as the Executive Director of TAP, Wilma hopes that her studies and experiences will help promote and advance the arts further in Tuscarawas County.

Email: wilmakm@tuscarawasartspartnership.org

MARY MAXWELL | Social Media and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Coordinator

Mary Maxwell graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Stage Management and Dramaturgy. She grew up in Tuscarawas County, graduating from Dover High School in 2014.

Mary is passionate about community art, arts accessibility, and arts education. Mary is the Education and Grants Chair for the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County. A former TAP Board Member, she is proud of TAP’s commitment to furthering the arts in Tuscarawas County.

Email: marycm@tuscarawasartspartnership.org

Sharon Eslich | Fundraising and Advancement Coordinator

Sharon Kasunic Eslich has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/psychology from Case Western Reserve University.

She worked in the public transportation sector for many years in Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, and Canton) and in New Jersey. Sharon has been married for 28 years and upon the birth of her second son, changed careers to have more time to spend with her children and managed the Massillon Woman’s Club (MWC) in the past years. She recently retired from the MWC.

Sharon has a wide range of experience in administration, finance, marketing, and personnel and on a personal level, has a passion for the arts. She has traveled throughout the US, Canada, and most of Europe and has always included both art and music in her travels.

Email: sharonke@tuscarawasartspartnership.org

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a team of dedicated members of the community that supports the mission and vision of Tuscarawas Arts Partnership. Their goal is to help support efforts to see the arts, culture and creative community thrive across Tuscarawas County.

Angie Meese

Sam Pearch

Christine Quickel

Jessika Raisor