J. Handel Evans

As Planning President and along with members of the local arts community established Studio Channel Islands on the campus of CSUCI; A studio designed to advance the status and work of the local arts community by providing studio space and galleries. The studio was also intended to provide opportunity for students of the new University to witness and hopefully participate in the Fine and Applied Arts at a professional level while presenting an opportunity for the community to participate in the life and culture of the University.

Since its founding the studio has moved its facilities into a more central location in Camarillo. Over the years while building on its strengths as a location for local artists, the studio has expanded its influence into arts education for both adults and children and has become respected for its specialized programs for special needs individuals.

Service on other boards, memberships and Task forces include, the Museum of Ventura County, Silicon Valley Joint Venture, The Tech Museum of Innovation (San Jose), The Shelter Foundation (San Jose), San Jose Symphony Advisory Committee.