Marie Perry- Executive Director

Marie brings her enthusiasm as a visual artist, writer, librarian and educator to MAC as its Executive Director. She has been an oil and pastel artist for over twenty years, following her success as a children’s book author and illustrator. As an artist, she enjoys depicting the canine and equine figures as part of the landscape. Marie’s work over the years has been featured in Gun Dog Magazine, AKC’s Family Dog magazine and National Horseman Arabian magazine. She also enjoys sitting on the Board of the Wisconsin Pastel Artists (WPA) as its Secretary and educating and promoting the arts throughout Wisconsin. Marie brings her passion and background to the Monroe Arts Center to make the arts accessible in southern Wisconsin to further foster visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities for all.

Catherine Boughton– Entertainment Coordinator

Catherine was born and raised in Monroe where MAC, (MAAC at the time), was included as one of her favorite stomping grounds. Spending time at the ‘old Methodist Church’ helped to foster a lifelong love and connection with the arts for Catherine, especially to music and musical theatre. She notes that working as entertainment coordinator since 2023 has been an awesome and humbling opportunity. Music, theater, and art of all kinds is invaluable to the human experience and Catherine is grateful to have a chance to help bring those experiences to families in the Monroe area. Catherine is the proud mother of three children and is an active volunteer in the community and schools. She has a long history in the restaurant and events industry and has been lucky to travel and work with people from all walks of life.

Stefani Butts- Office Manager

A proud Browntown native, Stefani moved away in 2001 to spend over a decade in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before returning home in 2016. Stefani is deeply passionate about the arts, finding joy in painting, videography, and graphic design. As MAC’s Office Manager, Stefani has found the perfect opportunity to channel her creativity and contribute to the community. In addition to her role at the Monroe Arts Center, Stefani serves as Secretary for NAMI of Green County and has been featured in The Washington Post for her civic contributions to her local community. Stefani is not new to the world of nonprofit work– with a background in advocacy, she previously served as a domestic violence advocate for children locally. She currently lives in Monroe with her fiancé, Ron.