RAiR Staff

Katelyn Krakauskas, Executive Director

Katelyn has worked for the foundation since 2013. She graduated from Brooks Institute with a BFA in photography and owns her own portrait photography business located in Roswell, NM. Katelyn stepped in as Interim Executive Director in the spring of 2020 and the board officially named her in December of that same year. Katelyn has become involved and adept in all aspects of operations relating to the Foundation. She is working on new fundraising efforts to improve the Foundation’s sustainability, and looks forward to continuing the philanthropic vision of Donald B. Anderson. When Katelyn’s not in the office she has her hands full with two small children.

Justin richel, RAIR Program interim Director

Justin Richel (RAiR 2020) is an artist working in the combined practice of painting and sculpture, with an interest in trickster mythologies, simulacra and perception. Justin moved to New Mexico in 2016 and has since worked closely with fellow artists to help facilitate their projects through all stages of concept, design, execution and problem solving. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of building and materials, having worked in various construction trades. Justin grew up in New Jersey and later moved to Maine where he received a BFA in printmaking from the Maine College of Art and Design. He also studied the technique of icon painting at the Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk, Maine. Justin has been awarded residencies at the Fine Arts Work Center, Monhegan Artist Residency, Kohler Arts & Industry, and RAIR. He has exhibited at numerous museums and art centers including the Wadsworth Athenaeum, DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, and the Fitchburg Art Museum.

TONEE HARBERT, DIRECTOR

Anderson Museum OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Tonee Harbert (RAiR 2019-20) grew up in Oregon, received a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University and lived in Maine for many years. Harbert brings with him a background in photojournalism, documentary and commercial photography. He won a New England Emmy award for video production. Harbert co-authored with Carolyn Chute, a book entitled Elmer Walker: Hermit to Hero. This photography project was also featured on CBS Sunday Morning. He has worked as a printer in the lab at the Library of Congress, and was executive director of the Bakery Photographic Collective for six years in Portland, Maine. Harbert's photographs have been published in many magazines and books and have been exhibited at several galleries and museums.