About Us
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Schoharie County Arts to broaden and enrich the quality of life in Schoharie County by developing and strengthening the arts through promoting cultural and arts-related activities, educating the public, advancing individual artists and arts organizations, and utilizing arts-related technology while contributing to the cultural and economic growth in the County.
It is the mission of Schoharie County Arts to broaden and enrich the quality of life in Schoharie County by developing and strengthening the arts through promoting cultural and arts-related activities, educating the public, advancing individual artists and arts organizations, and utilizing arts-related technology while contributing to the cultural and economic growth in the County.
Our Board of Directors:
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Lisa Ovitt, Board President
Lisa served as president of the board of directors of Theater Project of Schoharie County for five years. During that time, Theater Project attained incorporation, IRS Section 501(c)3 tax exempt status, partnered with a capital region high school graphic arts class to develop a logo, and received several DEC grants. New York Farm Bureau’s paralegal by day, Lisa is an arts support who never misses an outdoor concert in Schoharie County during the summer. |
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Georgia Van Dyke, Vice President
Georgia has been involved with Schoharie County Arts since its inception. After retiring from the NYS Nurses Association, Georgia became a very active member of the Schoharie County community including holding numerous positions at the Chamber of Commerce and being a founding member of SALT. Georgia is President of Van Dyke Enterprises which oversees Gobblers Knob family fun park and was named the 2018 Times Journal Star. |
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Christina Hanks, Treasurer
Christina is President of the Board of Trustees of the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave. She works with board and staff to fulfill the Museums mission focused on present day contributions of creative Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and to lessen prejudice and stereotypes of Native people. She joined SCA to help showcase and promote the variety of artists and performers in Schoharie County. |
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Laura Boggs Gagnon, Secretary
Laura is a folk singer/songwriter; paints Ukrainian Easter Egg art (pysanky); paints in watercolor, oil, and acrylic; and is a fiber artist (knitting, weaving). Laura is the School Library Media Specialist at Golding Middle School in the Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD where she sees first-hand the transformative power of the arts in her students’ lives. |
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Catherine Adams
Catherine came to Schoharie County to attend SUNY Cobleskill and stayed to teach elementary Education at the Radez School in Richmondville for 35 years. Upon retirement, Cathy earned a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Fundraising School and has worked with several not-for-profit organizations in the county. An avid genealogist, Cathy has “dabbled in the arts over the years.” |
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Brian Dickerson
Brian Dickerson’s Constructed Paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums here and abroad. He has been represented by Benjamin Mangle Gallery in Philadelphia and in Kouros Gallery and OK Harris in NYC. He was a Professor of Visual Art at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. He is currently represented by Cross Contemporary Projects in Woodstock, N.Y. Brian resides in Rensselaerville and beats a path to Schoharie County regularly. |
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Anthony Leberto
Food has been Anthony’s passion since childhood and - with his background as a pastry chef, wedding cake designer, restaurant chef and manager, food stylist and positions with numerous hospitality companies - there’s very little in the food world that Anthony hasn’t done. His eye for form, color, and design, led him to food styling and work for editorial and advertising clients. Anthony currently operates Brimstone Bakery in Sharon Springs, and he believes art is vital to spiritual, personal, and community growth. |
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Jennifer Mosher
Jennifer is Program Director at Schoharie Free Library where she is dedicated to the intersection of literacy and art. Jennifer coordinates workshops on a variety of crafts including mosaic and fiber, a writing club, and musical performances on the porch. |
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Jen Patterson
Jen is a seasoned newspaper journalist and multimedia content producer. Jen is a freelance reporter at the Albany Times Union and The Mountain Eagle skilled in journalism, content writing, editing, marketing communications, social media marketing, and web content development. Jen launched the Times Union’s Capital Region Gives weekly column and corresponding blog, which highlight local nonprofits, volunteerism, and philanthropy. |
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Sally Ziegler
Sally has had a long and varied career as an arts educator. Her work is concentrated in weaving and fiber arts. She has developed and presented in-person art workshops for preschoolers through adult, and in the pandemic pivoted to present quality art programs via Zoom in conjunction with area libraries. Sally joined the board of Schoharie County Arts to contribute to the broadening of the recognition of the arts and arts education in Schoharie County. |
DONATIONS: It is our goal to harness the creative forces in our county by advancing individual artists and arts organizations through innovative engagement and quality programming for each and every resident. Please join us as we contribute to the cultural and economic growth of Schoharie County.
