Hope N. Jones
Founder & Executive Creative Director

The Music Stand was founded from a vision to create meaningful, transformative experiences through music and the arts. As Founder and Executive Creative Director, Hope N. Jones leads the organization with a focus on creative development, artist relations, and community-centered programming.

With a background in hospitality and creative design, Hope brings a unique approach to building environments where artists and audiences feel welcomed, inspired, and supported. Her work centers on cultivating partnerships, developing programs, and curating experiences that elevate both emerging and professional artists. She is also a writer of inspirational publications, and her broader creative work explores innovative approaches across disciplines.

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BOARD MEMBERS & ADVISORY COUNSEL

The Music Stand is actively building a network of leaders and professionals who are passionate about the arts and committed to its growth and preservation.

If you are interested in serving on the Board or offering advisory support, please contact us at
themusicstandorg@gmail.com

Board Members

Stan Sewell – The NASH Group Real Estate

Telea Stafford – President of Phenixx Marketing

Debbie Repka – Development Associate Emeritus of International Commission

Joelle Jones – Entertainer, Instructor, Events & Studio Manager

Arlington “Ollie” Jones III – Wilson Sporting Goods & Dallas Mavericks

Young Artist Advisory Committee

Arlington “Ollie” Jones III

Fiona Feil

Talyah Thomas

Enyonam Osae

Laesio Littlejohn

Advisory Counsel

Gloria Hart-Jackson, M.S., LCDC, HS-BCP, MAC – Substance Abuse Counseling and Social Work

Joe Powell, LCDC, RSPS, PSS – President/CEO of APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction)

Myra & Arlington Jones, Sr. – Founders of Love Ministries

Gary Randle – Co-Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of HOPE Farm

ARTIST COLLECTIVE

Joelle Jones – Asst. Creative Director, Class Instructor

Specializes in Dance, Theatre, Acting, Dance Studio Management, Special Event Production, Content Creation, Social Media Management & Early Childhood Movement

Talyah Thomas – Asst. Coordinator, Young Artist-in-Residence

Currently studying Classical & Contemporary Voice, Music, Music Production & Leadership at Texas Christian University

Arlington “Ollie” Jones III – Asst. Coordinator, Young Artists Program

Drummer, Group Leader, Speaker, Sports Coach. Currently works for Wilson Sporting Goods, Dallas Mavs Academy, Dallas Mavericks, and Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. Creator & Owner of LXVI apparel brand.