Cultural Arts Commission of South Lyon
Helping to make our city a work of art
ABOUT US
Above: (Left to Right)
Art Commissioners,
Patty Dombecki, Amelia Yunker and Ken Michalik
Helping to make our city a work of art
Cultural Arts Commission of South Lyon Mission Statement:
The mission of the Cultural Arts Commission of South Lyon is to encourage, facilitate, present, and promote visual and aural art forms in the
City of South Lyon so as to benefit and enrich the city and its residents.
Ken Michalik
Chair
Dayna Johnston
Vice-Chair
Kenneth G. Michalik has over 30 years experience in the fields of advertising and graphic design. He has won over 35 regional, national and international awards in such areas as print, direct response and advertising. He has a BFA from Bowling Green State University and a MA from Eastern Michigan University. Former clients include MCI Friends & Family, Harman International and Chrysler’s Dodge brand. Presently, as a college faculty instructor, Michalik incorporates his real life experiences into his teaching philosophy and he inspires his students to reach their employment goals with creativity and commitment to the global environment.
Mack Dobbie
Treasurer
Patty Dombecki
Secretary
Mack Dobbie was born and raised in the South Lyon area. After receiving a BFA from the College for Creative Studies, he worked as a graphic designer for a small gift and stationery company in Dexter, MI. Later transitioning to Interaction and User Experience design, he is now working in the mobile space.
In his spare time, Mack enjoys drawing, creating digital illustrations, and photography. As a commissioner on the South Lyon Cultural Arts Commission, Mack hopes to help give local artists of all mediums a venue to showcase their work, and share knowledge with one another.
I’ve been an artist since I was young. Bribed by my aunt, I threw away my pacifier to the frogs in the field behind my house to receive my first paint set at four years of age. After that being an artist took off in leaps and bounds as I volunteered throughout high school to create posters and flyers for school and church events. I studied art in college receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and went on to become a freelance artist. I created patient publications for my place of employment and set up employee art shows. Eventually I worked as an art teacher for public schools, community education programs, alternative high school, senior homes and libraries. I was the president of South Lyon Fine Arts Society for six years and during that time developed new programs for the club. I’ve shown in multiple places as part of a group and as a solo artist. I’ve demonstrated techniques with the Art Train, La Casa and garden walks.
John Hogan
Commissioner
John Hogan has lived in South Lyon for over 27 years and is the Banking Center Manager at the Comerica Bank here in South Lyon. He has been the manager at this location for the past 6 years. John was the South Lyon East Band Booster president for 4 years and Cub Master for Pack 236 for 4 years.
In his spare time John is a Murder Mystery Pro with the Murder Mystery Company performing various shows with an interactive Clue style show that customers are immersed in a thrilling murder mystery dinner experience. John is also a volunteer with the Yankee Air Museum where he works on the ramp during air shows. He is the Treasure for the Lyon Events Organization a local group the helps put on the Kite Festival in Lyon Township.