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
Artist, Advocate, Educator and Community Catalyst

Justin Dorsey
Musician, Arts Advocate, Community Organizer

Nicole Gargiulo
Musician, Artist, Somatic Creativity Facilitator, Contemplative Sea Creature

Jason Browne
Radio Host, Co-Owner of Streamer

Lauren Steinberg
Creative Life Enthusiast and Senior Director of Development for Penn State Ag Sciences

Jeff Erickson
Retired Entrepreneur & Marketer, Traveler and Arts Aficionado

Sarah Hamilton
Early childhood advocate, art seeker, and Education Program Manager for WPSU

Don Bedell
Musician, Music Lover and Director of Business Support at WPSU

Eston Martz
Musician, Writer and Associate Director of Membership Marketing for the Penn State Alumni Association

Ted Graef
Hiker, Entrepreneur and Director, PSU Engineering Entrepreneurship Program

Terry Watson
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
Champion of the arts through relationship building, resource stewardship, and designing tools and programs that contribute to transformative arts experiences

Rachael Hartman
Arts & Culture Dabbler and Community Impact Director for Centre Foundation