Mission & Vision
Our mission is to inspire a more vibrant community by elevating the humanities, promoting local arts, cultivating innovative experiences and offering an inclusive public space for civic engagement.
We envision that Central Pennsylvania can become a cultural destination that’s energized by local artists and innovative changemakers.
In all that we do, we believe strongly in…
- The importance of an energetic downtown
- Change that is community-driven
- The transformative power of art
- Fostering diversity and inclusion
- Constant evolution
Impact Reports
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Leadership Team
Erica Quinn
Executive Director
Artist, Advocate, Educator and Community Catalyst
Justin Dorsey
Assistant Director
Musician, Arts Advocate, Community Organizer
Nicole Gargiulo
Operations and Outreach Coordinator
Musician, Artist, Somatic Creativity Facilitator, Contemplative Sea Creature
Jason Browne
Board Chair
Radio Host, Co-Owner of Streamer
Lauren Steinberg
Board Vice President
Creative Life Enthusiast and Senior Director of Development for Penn State Ag Sciences
Jeff Erickson
Board Treasurer
Retired Entrepreneur & Marketer, Traveler and Arts Aficionado
Sarah Hamilton
Board Secretary
Early childhood advocate, art seeker, and Education Program Manager for WPSU
Don Bedell
Board Member
Musician, Music Lover and Director of Business Support at WPSU
Eston Martz
Board Member
Musician, Writer and Associate Director of Membership Marketing for the Penn State Alumni Association
Ted Graef
Board Member
Hiker, Entrepreneur and Director, PSU Engineering Entrepreneurship Program
Terry Watson
Board Member
Assistant Director for Student Disability Services at Penn State World Campus and the founder of Strategies for Justice. He enjoys writing, art, and engaging the community
Lindsey Landfried
Board Member
Champion of the arts through relationship building, resource stewardship, and designing tools and programs that contribute to transformative arts experiences
Rachael Hartman
Board Member
Arts & Culture Dabbler and Community Impact Director for Centre Foundation
Funded and Supported by people like you, and our numerous partners:
