Combining an adventurous spirit with a clear voice, Amanda guides the Bray’s communications with strategic purpose. She came to the Bray in 2014 when her husband, Bill, became a long-term resident artist. Appreciation for the community aspect of the Bray fuels her creativity and she can typically be found in her office with a friendly smile. Amanda seeks balance in the mountains, forests, and waterways. By immersing herself in the natural world, she refreshes her perspective and brings fresh energy to her work.
Staff
Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a studio potter, educator, and podcast producer based in New Jersey. In 2021 he joined The Bray staff to work on The Brickyard Network, where he produces Clay in Color, For Flux Sake, The Kiln Sitters, Trade Secret and other podcasts developed for the network.
Stephanie Seguin
As an avid believer in the power of education, Stephanie Seguin has identified as an artist-educator since the beginning of her career. Stephanie received her MFA from Pennsylvania State University, BFA from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, and has taught for Pennsylvania State University, Colorado Mountain College, and Western New Mexico University, among many community based studios.
Teresa Amsbaugh
Teresa Ambaugh has been fundraising in the Development Office at The Bray for over 20 years. She is passionate about supporting artists and her work at The Bray helps to give the residents artists the time and tools they can use to thrive in their careers.
Allison Rowland
Allison Rowland knew she wanted to work at The Bray when she moved to Helena in 2016 and brought her daughter to a clay class. She loves reading science fiction, and biking to work in warm weather. Her favorite part of working at The Bray is getting to know and support all the amazing resident artists.
Brad Robinson
Brad Robinson enjoys learning and nurturing organizational processes, refining systems, and helping people to work to their potential. He believes that this approach enhances the staff, the organization, and its mission. Since 1993, Robinson has founded or managed both for- and nonprofit organizations in Montana. He has been with The Bray since 2014.