ABOUT THE BOBBY ANSPACH STUDIOS FOUNDATION

The Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation (BASF) is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving and providing access to the work of Bobby Anspach, who built sound and light sculptures with, on the one hand, the ambitious aim of preventing the world from destroying itself and, on the other hand, the more modest aim of providing individuals with singular aesthetic experiences. 

Continuing Bobby’s mission, the foundation grounds itself in the same principle that fueled Bobby’s work: a conviction regarding the power of meditation and art. Alongside continuing to preserve and share Bobby’s work, the foundation engages and supports artistic and mindfulness programming, as well as artists, educators, and meditation practitioners, all with the aim of offering people the opportunity to encounter and express something singular in their human experience.

The Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation brings together leaders from the art, wellness, and mental health communities. The Foundation's board of directors includes Adam Adelson, Executive Director of Adelson Galleries; Dr. Jimmy Avari, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College; and Lane Cooper, Professor of Art at Cleveland Institute of Art, alongside members of the Anspach family. Paula Baldoni, Director of River House Arts, serves as the Foundation's Executive Director.

Meet the Team

  • Bob Anspach

    PRESIDENT

    Bob Anspach brings over 50 years of litigation experience to his role as President of the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation. With extensive trial experience in multiple states, Bob has specialized in medical and hospital defense throughout his distinguished career. His commitment to the arts is demonstrated through his service as President of the Board of Trustees of the Toledo Cultural Arts Center at the Valentine Theatre. Bob has also contributed to numerous community organizations, serving on the boards of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo, and as Past-President of Historic Perrysburg.

  • Jane Anspach

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Jane Anspach serves as Vice President of the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation, bringing decades of leadership experience to the organization. She has held board and trustee roles with the Toledo Cultural Arts Center, Maumee Valley Country Day School, and St. Vincent Medical Center Foundation—where she was named Trustee of the Year in 1990—and was honored as Toledo Woman of the Year the same year. From 2008 to 2012, she also served on the boards of the Savannah Music Festival and Savannah Book Festival, reflecting her enduring commitment to the arts, education, and community service.

  • Paula Baldoni

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Paula Baldoni brings extensive arts management experience as the Foundation's Executive Director. As the owner and operator of River House Arts in Toledo, Ohio since 2009, she has demonstrated strong leadership in the arts community. Paula also serves as Co-founder and Program Director of Contemporary Art Toledo. Her educational background includes a Master of Divinity from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University.

  • Adam Adelson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Adam Adelson serves as Executive Director of Adelson Galleries with locations in New York and Palm Beach. Born into a family of art dealers, Adam opened his first gallery in Boston's SoWA arts district, quickly establishing it as a respected venue for contemporary fine art. His galleries have placed numerous artworks in museums and major collections worldwide. Adam brings valuable expertise in gallery operations, art fairs, and artist representation to the Foundation.

  • Dr. Jimmy Avari

    BOARD MEMBER

    Dr. Jimmy Avari is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center. As Training Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program and Associate Residency Training Director, Dr. Avari is a respected educator and clinician. His research focuses on developing novel treatments for late-life psychiatric disorders, and he has published extensively in leading journals in his field.

  • Lane Cooper

    BOARD MEMBER

    Lane Cooper is an accomplished artist and Professor of Art at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Working across painting, sound, video, text, and performance, Lane's work has been exhibited internationally. Her experience includes artist residencies at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, and Gallery Aferro in Newark, NJ. With a master's degree in art history and an MFA in painting, Lane brings over 30 years of teaching experience to her advisory role.

  • Sarah Griffin

    COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

    Sara Griffin is a communications, creative, and business strategist specializing in design, art, and architecture. With over a decade of experience launching and cultivating programs for cultural organizations, she excels at crafting creative strategies and forging leadership alignment around core values. Sara's background includes work with major art institutions like the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Frieze Art Fairs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as experience with Sean Kelly Gallery and artist Kehinde Wiley's studio.

  • Madison Velding-Vandam

    STUDIO MANAGER

    Madison Velding-Vandam is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and producer based in New York City who has supported the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation since its transition to a nonprofit in 2023. As studio manager and digital archivist, he collaborates closely with the director to advance the Foundation’s mission. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Madison has toured internationally as a musician and record producer, with work featured on BBC 6 Music, KEXP, CELINE’s Paris runway show, and films screened at MoMA. His projects have been covered by Pitchfork, Interview Magazine, i-D, and V Magazine, reflecting his cross-disciplinary reach and commitment to the transformative power of art.

  • Alexandre Corda

    DIGITAL STRATEGY ADVISOR

    Alexandre Corda is an accomplished digital and communications professional with over 15 years of experience developing global digital marketing campaigns. Specializing in luxury, real estate, retail, and design brands, Alexandre helps organizations embrace digital strategies to increase brand desirability, connect with consumers, and drive sales.

  • Dianna Loevner

    DIGITAL STRATEGY ADVISOR

    Dianna Loevner brings over 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and events to the Foundation. Dianna holds a BA in Communication and Marketing from American University and just received a Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts.