About Foothills Art Center

Hassan Najjar

Executive Director

Hassan is a museum professional with 15 years of experience, he’s utilized mission-focused thinking and community input to create memorable museum experiences for learners of all ages. As a lover of the arts, he strives to ensure that the arts are appreciated, valued, and used to help people think critically about the world they live in. As an art administrator, he looks for ways to grow sustainably and responsibly while also serving the needs of the community. Najjar holds a BA in History from Winthrop University and Postgraduate Diploma in Interpretive Studies from the University of Leicester (UK).

Maura Adamson

Deputy Director

Maura leads and curates educational experiences for Foothills Art Center. She is responsible for administering adult classes, in-gallery educational experiences, outreach, and working with emerging artists in the youth programs.

She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western State University of Colorado and a Master of Arts from F.I.T., a State University of New York. She is a non-profit leader with nearly 15 years of experience and has presented her program models at regional and national conferences.

Eriq Hochuli

Curator

Eriq earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Albany in New York. He continued his education in the capital region, completing a master’s program in visual arts education and working as a student-teacher in surrounding cities to complete his New York State certification.

Eriq has been the Curator at Foothills Art Center for four years bringing a remarkably diverse array of exhibitions and experiences for the community.

Sherry McEachran

Finance Director

Sherry is a financial and administrative professional with experience in small business ownership, large corporations, and local government. Sherry graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

She is a longtime resident of the Golden Community Sherry served on the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Symphony Association and volunteered as an officer and project coordinator with Golden’s elementary, middle and high school PTA’s.

Anna Schoen

Marketing Director

Anna graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois, with a degree in Art History and Communications. Anna has six years of experience working in arts and non-profits, such as Judy Chicago’s Through the Flower and The Field Museum.

Anna joined FAC as a social media and education intern and was quickly transitioned to be the marketing manager. She is the point of contact for all things marketing, social media, and graphic design.

Ainsley Carson

Development Manager

Ainsley recently graduated from CU Boulder with a Bachelor of Art in Art History. Her interest in art of all kinds led her to pursue an education in Art History with hopes of finding a career related to museums and galleries just like Foothills Art Center. When she’s not working, Ainsley enjoys drawing and painting as a hobby, as well as spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs.

Lily Abourezk

Guest Services Associate

Lily is an undergraduate student at Mines studying Design Engineering and Sustainability. Along with being in STEM, Lily has been doing art for seven years. Recently, she’s helped restart and lead the Creative Arts Club at Mines through Foothills. Outside of working and studying Lily enjoys sculpture, painting, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Bella Lettiere

Guest Services Associate

Judy Madison

Ceramics Studio Coordinator

Judy Madison is a ceramic artist living in Golden. She graduated from Colorado with a B.S. in Biological Science and received her B.F.A. in Ceramics and Sculpture from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Her Master’s Degree is in Science and Art Education from C.U. Boulder.

Her work has been exhibited in many local and regional galleries and shows. Judy taught Art and Science at Golden High School for 25 years, where she thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to work with talented young sculptors and potters.

Judy is now working in her home studio in Golden Gate Canyon where she is creating her large thrown and hand-built sculptural vessels and a line of functional stoneware and porcelain pieces.