Our Board Members

 
 
 

SUSAN CAROL DAVIS | President

I’m a home town performing/visual artist who relocated to Denton after twenty-five years of living in Tennessee and Southern California. Artists Enclave is the most meaningful association of kindred creative spirits that I have ever been a part of. Serving as our Board President is an honor and one that has provided opportunities to collaborate with other area arts nonprofits and inspiring artists of all ages. I enjoy handling our social media postings and planning special events most of all.

Making documentary films, directing theatre and being in front of the camera as a film/television actress are my creative channels that spark life within and without. Check out my latest directorial project on YouTube – The Take Away Short film.

Geena and Dillon Davis, my canine children, are truly the heart of my home. Think of black and white television’s “Lassie” and you’ll visualize what my Rough Collie furry babies are all about!

 
 
 
 
 

KELLY STRIBLING SUTHERLAND | Secretary

I’m originally from Texas and I’ve been creating art since early childhood days on the insides of my Madame Alexander doll box lids. My parents recognized my artistic tendencies and put me into classes since it wasn’t offered in school. 

I received a BFA in illustration from the Art Center College of Design and practiced illustration for 20 years.  I currently work and have started  my 20th year teaching talented high school students at Little Elm High School – my biggest delight.

I have been a Secretary for the Artists Enclave Board for almost 3 years and it has been very fulfilling working with wonderful people, planning events, brainstorming new ideas – all to bring artistic loving people together.  Through this organization, I have begun painting for shows which is most gratifying.

 
 
 
 

JON BLACK | Member at Large

My roots in Denton are at once both old and recent. I was raised here and completed my undergrad at UNT. In 2023, after more than a quarter-century away, I returned. As a creator, I am best-known as an author of award-winning historical fiction, often incorporating supernatural, horror, or pulp elements.

 

Earlier this year, I began actively exploring the visual arts for the first time and am proud to have works exhibited in Denton, Dallas, and Austin. This summer, I joined the Artist Enclave Board, in part with a mandate to increase the enclave’s written and spoken word programming. It is a joy and honor to be part of an organization which works so hard to support and create opportunities for creatives of all kinds and at all levels of experience in Denton. I love my fellow Enclavistas!  

 
 
 

 

CAROL ROWLEY | Treasurer

We moved to Denton in January 1998 and have enjoyed living here since. In late 2000 I took watercolor lessons so I could think more in my “right side” brain (and relax?). I am retired. My career jobs involved teaching science, paralegal law firm work, and teaching computer software using basic accounting. Art became a fun creative adventure.

Together my husband and I have lived in 9 states (and gardened in all of them!). We have traveled to all 50 USA states. While in Denton I have been the Treasurer of three other non-profits. Prior to that I forget how many other volunteer treasurer jobs I had!

I recently joined Artists Enclave in the treasurer role because - well, because I went to the annual meeting where they asked for help. I look forward to being involved.

 
 
 
 
 

PAULA MCCLURG | Member at Large

Born and raised in Lewisville, Texas, I've spent most of my life in the DFW area, settling in Argyle, TX in 2003, where I continue to reside. While my professional career has been primarily in Tech Operations, Strategy, and Planning, I've always felt an innate need to create in my personal life.

My artistic journey has involved experimenting with various media, leading to a self-directed training path through local studio classes, workspace, and online resources.  Recognizing the critical value of art and creation in maintaining my own sanity and balance, as well as the many varied benefits the arts provide to our local community, I am deeply committed to supporting fellow creators and promoting the arts.  It is with great pleasure that I serve on the board of Artists Enclave Denton County, a dedicated non-profit arts organization, helping to advance this vital mission.