Art Spaces Announces New Executive Director
DATE: June 20, 2025
Terre Haute, Ind. - Art Spaces, Inc. is excited to welcome its new Executive Director, Ellie Templeton.
Templeton is a Wabash Valley native and graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She comes to Art Spaces with extensive marketing and public relations experience, having led social media campaigns, promotions, and programming at numerous local small businesses and organizations.
“Thank you to the Art Spaces Board of Directors for this opportunity,” Templeton says. “Terre Haute and the entire Wabash Valley has great momentum right now, and I’m anxious to engage in these positive changes within our community, furthering the mission and reach of Art Spaces.”
Templeton replaces current Executive Director Ally Midgely. Midgley announced in early 2025 that she would step down from her role as she moves on to a new adventure in Maine. She has served in the position since July 2022, replacing longtime Art Spaces Executive Director Mary Kramer.
“Leading Art Spaces has been an incredible privilege,” Midgley said in April of 2025. “Public art has the power to transform spaces, inspire creativity, and bring communities together. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such passionate artists, supporters, and community members who believe in the value of public art.”
Templeton begins on July 7.
“Ally did an excellent job of continuing the legacy of Art Spaces’ contributions to our community. We are thankful for all she has done in the past few years and will miss her presence,” says Board of Directors Chair Ellie Caldwell. “Ellie Templeton is a supporter of the arts and has served in many volunteer capacities. We look forward to the experience that she will bring to Art Spaces as we begin to select our next projects.”
About Art Spaces, Inc.
Art Spaces, Inc. is dedicated to enriching the Wabash Valley region through the installation of high-quality public sculptures. By integrating art into everyday spaces, Art Spaces fosters community pride, cultural appreciation, and economic vitality.
