About | The Ambry Library

The Full Story

The Ambry Library was born from a need to lift up artists and the community in a way that enables everyone to effect change and have a personal, direct impact.
The Arts For All People.

Mission

Allowing all people to interact with a wide variety of arts, music, and history by providing a large archive of affordable recourses, space, and education. All while cultivating a lasting generational appreciation of the arts in Columbus Oh.

Vision

We seek to lift up all people and artists by providing a space where people can be intensely creative and show who they are through their art.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships.

Our Board

These are the people volunteering their time to make sure our arts scene can thrive in this hectic climate.

Board President & Founder

Theresa Ann Gipson

Born and raised in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Theresa Ann's passion for music and the arts runs deep. Her life being immersed in a city known worldwide for its iconic musical heritage made her develop a profound appreciation for the power of music and the magic of the arts. From the honky-tonks on Broadway to the studios where legends were made, she's witnessed the transformative impact of creativity firsthand.

Theresa Ann wants to share the love, soul, and spirit of Nashville's music and arts with Columbus, OH. Through our events, workshops, and library, she's here to champion the rich tapestry of talent and culture that Columbus has.

Song I could listen to for the rest of my life: Devastating by Johnnyswim

Board Secretary

Kelly Insinga

Kelly’s love for the arts started at a young age when she would go to the movies every Saturday morning with her dad to catch the next best blockbuster. Her love for film and cinema led her to pursue an education at Columbus College of Art & Design where she studied cinematic arts. Given the opportunity to develop her skills, Kelly also discovered a love for photography while at art school. Since graduating, she has infused her love for digital media into almost everything she does and likes bringing a creative mindset into the workplace. Her strength for organizing and coordinating is what makes her such a great fit as the Board Secretary of The Ambry Library. When she’s not assisting with The Ambry Library, she works full time at school for students with autism. Outside of full time work, Kelly also pursues social media management, photography and graphic design. In her free time, you can catch Kelly hosting a movie night for her friends, watching football or cooking a new meal.

The one song I could listen to for the rest of my life: “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire

Executive Director & Founder

Sicquan Gipson

Sicquan has been a member of the Columbus jazz scene since the age of sixteen. Over the years, he has considered many different ways to have a positive impact on the Columbus arts community. He is a part-time band director and local band leader and yet he still has felt he can do more for the community. This passion that has been fueled by his wife, Theresa Ann, led them to The Ambry Library. Now he is taking his love of connecting people, and the arts and putting it into action through this non-profit organization. With deep roots of music in his blood, Sicquan is choosing to fight for this love and to share it with everyone.

Song I could listen to for the rest of my life:
On & On - Erykah Badu

Board Treasurer

Casey Reece

The arts have played a pivotal role in my life. Growing up, I played piano for 5 years before regretfully quitting in my teenage years. The arts have been crucial for healing my mental health as art has a way of grounding me in the moment and distracting me from my worries. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, swing dancing, listening to music, and reading poetry. Through the Ambry, I hope to grow the art community in Columbus and allow others to find the healing power of the arts in their own lives.

The song I could listen to for the rest of my life: Always Alright by Alabama Shakes

Board Music Program Director

Robert Dove

Robert Dove, Saxophonist originally from Columbus, Ohio, has performed globally as a featured artist and sideman for the better part of two decades. He currently works regionally with the Robert Dove Quartet, the George Delancey Sextet, and nationally with Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms.

Rob is impassioned about the arts because it acts as a conduit to history. Art, music especially, is a form of expression that is a reminder to what was, what is, and what will be. As a saxophone player, John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” would be “the record left playing” for his foreseeable future