From 1989 to 1995, Sharon Gamble was a classical music host and PR Director for WFYI 90.1 FM. During those years, she was a producer for two arts talk programs on WFYI Radio, so she was delighted to be invited back in 1999 to help create and host The Art of the Matter. She has also produced stories for WFYI Public Television's Across Indiana series, and in 2004, she was lead producer of a WFYI Television special about the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s 75th Anniversary.

Sharon is Vice President for Development for Indiana Landmarks, a statewide historic preservation advocate. Before accepting this job, she was Managing Director for the professional contemporary Phoenix Theatre from 2000-2012. Over the years, she has been an award-winning writer, editor, and arts administrator, serving in marketing, public relations, fundraising, and executive capacities. She is a Creative Renewal Fellow, and in her free time, she enjoys working as a Master Gardener, serving on the Artistic Committee of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and volunteering for a number of other (mostly artistic) not for profits.

M. Travis DiNicola is the Executive Director of Indy Reads and Indy Reads Books. The mission of Indy Reads is to promote and improve the literacy of adults and families in Central Indiana. Prior to joining Indy Reads, DiNicola was director of public relations for Young Audiences of Indiana. Originally from Pennsylvania, DiNicola received a B.A. in Theatre & Dance and a M.S. in Art Education from Penn State University. He has worked as an actor, dancer, and performance artist. DiNicola is also a writer, and has taught at IUPUI, Butler University and Seoul National University. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship, IBJ's Forty Under 40, and the Lacy Leadership Association's Edna B. Lacy Community Service Award.