Meet The Team

The Berwick Arts Association is here to make art happen in the heart of Berwick, Pennsylvania. With a diverse and talented group, we foster creativity and collaboration to enrich our community through various artistic expressions. Our members bring a wealth of experience and passion, making us a dynamic force in local culture. We are committed to nurturing talent, promoting artistic excellence, and providing opportunities for everyone to engage with and appreciate the arts. Join us as we celebrate and contribute to the rich tapestry of creativity in Berwick!

Executive Director & Founder

Connie Donlin

I have a deep passion for the arts and a commitment to community enrichment and it is my mission to make art accessible and engaging for all. I strive to support local artists and help foster an appreciation for the arts in our community.

Board President & Director of Community Impact Susquehanna Valley United Way

Christine Orlando

I am passionate about building sustainable community art for all to enjoy. Berwick Arts Association provides a vehicle for everyone to participate in the process and enjoyment of art!

Musician & Writer

Dave Morris

I left Berwick in 1981 and went on to a 40-year journalism career that included covering the White House and a second career as an award-winning bluegrass songwriter. Now that we have returned home, I see serving on the board of the Berwick Arts Association as a way to give back to the community that shaped me on every step of my journey. I was pleasantly surprised by the way Berwick grew and changed in the years I was away. Much of that improvement was tied to the arts, including the incredible murals, the Coffeehouse Music Series and renovations to the Berwick Theater. And many of those things were connected to an organization that didn’t exist when I was growing up here, the Berwick Arts Association. As the organization’s treasurer and chair of the Music Committee, I look forward to contributing in any way I can to make my hometown even more vibrant, exciting and welcoming through visual arts, performing arts and writing. The board’s job is to Make Art Happen. I believe in the mission so strongly that I recently had those three words tattooed on my right forearm.

Artist & President North Mountain Art League

Mark Golomb

I have always felt that art, creativity in all genre, is most important, often unnoticed in the fast pace of daily life. It is when we slow the pace, smell the roses, listen to the music, and drink in beautyvall around us that our souls are peaceful.

Artist

Bill Earl

I personally believe that Art predates humankind, however, my favorite Art is human made, and I have been especially enjoying the quality Art works made by some talented humans in Berwick, PA.

The importance of Art is infinite, because without it, it would be a vile bleak existence.

- Bill Earl (Original Ideas LLC)

Owner of Original Ideas Gallery, located within the Downtown Berwick Arts District.

Board Member and Youth perspective

Nora Donlin

I joined the BAA because I was lucky enough to have a firsthand experience of the grassroots of Berwick Arts, and now I get to see and help my hometown bloom with art for years to come.

Executive Director of Campus Theater

Laura Knorr

Art, in every form, should be like air. Everywhere. Especially in Berwick.

Board Member & Chair of Fundraising Committee

Cheryl Fischer

I am involved in the Berwick Arts Association because the association aims to inspire and nurture the human spirit through art and community pride. We collaborate on projects that benefit the local community and make the community a vibrant place to live, work, and grow.