Who we are
As an all-volunteer city advisory board, the Pocatello Arts Council functions without permanent staff or office. However, mail can be sent to the PAC at the following address:
Pocatello Arts Council
c/o the Mayor's Office
911 N. 7th Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
You may contact the current Chair of the Pocatello Arts Council by email (PACIDWebmaster@gmail.com).
COUNCIL members
Dale Spencer, Chair
More than 30 years ago I was asked to help my co-workers gospel band, they needed a sound guy, I feel in love with the technical side of productions. Since then I have run a puppet company, sung in choir in front of 30,000 people as submarines were launched and taught classes on how to make bread. I moved to Idaho about 20 years ago for a "temporary" job and feel in love with the area In addition to my day job on the INL, I serve on the board of the Westside players where I build sets, do technical things with sound and lights and occasionally get convinced to do things on stage. I have had the pleasure of doing set work at ISU, Old Town Actors Studio and Palace Playhouse. The Arts are part of what makes a great community and I am a big believer in the power of community. I am part of the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship and serve on board of Temple Emanuel Synagogue. I have been on the Arts Council for a couple years am honored to be a part of the moving the arts, our city and area forward.
TANNER MORTON
Born and raised in Pocatello, Tanner holds a BA in Theatre from Idaho State University. After spending some time in the Portland, Oregon area directing and performing with various theatre companies, Tanner returned to Pocatello in 2020 to pursue his Doctorate in Political Science.
An avid appreciator of the arts, Tanner is a proud board member of Westside Players Community Theatre, and a recent addition to the local improv troupe, The Comedy Project! Some of his recent credits include Henry Condell in The Book of Will at Idaho State University, various roles in Twisted at Old Town Actors Studio, and Stage Direction for Silent Sky at Westside Players.
Cameron Dey
Cameron Dey was born in Idaho but lived outside of Washington D.C. for most of his childhood and teenage years. He finished high school in Pocatello. He plays the tuba and wishes he could play more. He loves the Arts, especially when they're in Pocatello. He also loves being mediocre at lots of art forms and is always trying to learn more. Some of his favorite pastimes are going to live music and walking through Old Town with his wife and son. His favorite thing about being on the Pocatello Arts Council is seeing the prevalence of art in Pocatello visibly increase.
BRIAN SIKORSKI, TREASURER
Experienced and award-winning Marketing Professional and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Owner of Pivot Promotions (Brian Sikorski LLC), where he helps individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits level up their visibility with marketing, advertising, and even website design. He offers one-on-one coaching sessions for marketing, leadership, creative and professional writing, and accent coaching.
Brian is also skilled in Catering, Food & Beverage, Multi-Unit, Hospitality Industry, and Time Management. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Video Film Production Advertising and Interactive Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. You can learn more about Brian and his services at PivotPromotions.com
Sunny Bybee
An artist who shares. I love to make stuff with people and encourage them to be creative. She is the founder of The Glen Allen Project
William david hance
David Hance, who with several other family members owns and runs DNH Studios inside Station Square at 200 S. Main St. in Pocatello. David organizes the weekly crafters market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
JAKE KNIEVEL
Deleena Foster, secretary
Versatile professional with a diverse background in music, library science, academic advising, political science, and arts leadership and cultural management. Specialist in marching and chamber music coaching, with a strong background in teaching and performing. Experience in arranging, transcribing, and engraving. Familiarity with software such as Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Reaper, Mainstage, Sibelius/Finale, and CRM software, among much more.
His personal mission in my career is to make an impact in community building. He’s committed to fostering program and student success while creating inclusive, uplifting, and supportive environments. Jake is currently pursuing graduate studies in political science to better understand the ways public policy, nonprofit administration, grant analysis/management, and identity intersect with the arts.