Carol Z. Shane
Founded in 2016 with the leadership and fiscal agency of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, the Mayor’s Maker Council is made up of a broad cross section of the creative community, with up to 21 members representing local makers, arts and business support organizations and City officials. All are appointed by the Mayor.
This year, the Mayor’s Maker Council welcomes four new members.
Amelia Galvas is the owner and operator of Aviary Broom Co. Dedicated to keeping the broommaking tradition alive, she visits schools, museums, and other organizations to speak, demonstrate and teach. On the weekends, she can be found at the Market Square Farmers Market. Aviary Broom Co. is also a steady presence at the Museum of Appalachia and various festivals throughout the year.
What does she hope to bring to the Council? “Art education,” she says. “I like to brainstorm solutions,…
