SCHOHARIE COUNTY ARTS
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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.

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 supporter who never misses an outdoor concert in Schoharie County during the summer.


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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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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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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.
 

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Lynette Moore-Witte
Lynette has over 16 years nonprofit experience and currently is the Executive and Development Coordinator as well as the Events Manager at Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm.  Beyond her work at the museums, she is the Board President of the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, where she is dedicated to fostering local businesses and community development.  Passionate about the arts, Lynette finds inspiration in the region's rich culture and the many talented artists who contribute to it.
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.
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  • Home
    • Donations
  • Events
    • Gilboa Museum Land and Water
    • National Speleological Society
    • Past Events 2025 >
      • Kristen DeFontes
    • Past Events 2024 >
      • Authors Hour Schoharie County Historian and Reenactor Jeff O'Connor
      • Christine Harris - Marc Anthony Polizzi
      • Authors Hour - Niamh Schmid and Rebecca Schmid
      • On the Table
      • SEEC gallery opening:
      • Arts Trail Driveabout
      • Roots, Rhythm & Ale
      • Out of Bounds
      • Fenimore Art Museum
      • Panther Creek Arts
      • John Flynn
      • Roots, Rhythm & Ale Fest
      • "The Search for Faces" Dmitri Kasterine
      • African Dance and Drumming Workshops & Performances 2024
      • Sloan Wainwright
      • "New Day" Voices of Schoharie
      • Dmitri Kasterine June 22nd
      • Arts in Bloom Fest
      • Dmitri Kasterine June 7th
      • Richmondville Days
      • Luna Dance Theater
      • Author's Hour with Chris Keefer
      • Call for Art - Grant Cycle
      • Wild and Rural
      • Locally Sourced Plays
    • Past Events 2023 >
      • Author's Hour with Paul and Jean
      • ABloom
      • Author’s Hour with Susan Fantl Spivack
      • Art in Bloom Fest
      • Iroquois Museum
      • Vision, Light, and Structure
      • Layered-Bare at 287 Main
      • Art Trail Driveabout
      • Jacquard
      • Author's Hour - Jeff O'Connor
      • 20 x 20 Art Show
  • Artists & Performers
    • Little Falls Public Library
    • Participating Artists
    • Tickets
    • Reservations
  • Gallery
  • About Us
    • Our Donors
  • Media
  • Contact