President

Barbara is a local mixed media artist whose work has been featured not only in shows locally but also in cities such as Philadelphia and London, as well as in China. Barbara teaches preschool art as part of an arts integration program with CVSM and First Start Partnership, and also brings her passion for helping young artists grow to the local Boys and Girls Club and 4-H.

Teacher - Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Artist
I am an artist. I am a teacher. I am a student. I am a dreamer. I am a creative force. I am a lover of food, music, art, travel. My strengths lie in photography and recycled assemblage/mixed media. I love to teach and to share with others my passion for art and the creative process. I find my job very rewarding and inspiring. I love to watch students in my classroom grow, stretch, and take risks to become artists with their own unique styles.

Treasurer

CPA - Smith, Elliott, Kearns & Co., LLC

Secretary

John Elia lives in Chambersburg. He's a faculty member at Wilson College. He is thankful for the many artists in Franklin County who elevate our community through their dedicated and creative work

Brian, along with his wife Leanne, owns and operates Zoeller Real Estate Company - a real estate investment and holding company headquartered in Chambersburg. Specializing in residential and small commercial properties in Franklin County, they buy, renovate, and manage properties for long term rental or resale.

Agent - Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Homeservices

Retired university professor and administrator. A longtime supporter of the arts community having served on the boards of several arts organizations and museums in the Seattle, WA area.

I am originally from California but was raised in Bolivia. I moved back to the states in 2000 and have been living in Chambersburg for over 20 years. I graduated from Wilson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. Every day is a learning experience and I take joy in discovering and learning new things.

I am a big supporter of the arts for I believe it to be a great way to nourish your mind, body and soul, and a great outlet to just be you. I enjoy experiencing all forms of art: painting, sculpture, culinary, music, theatre, dance, etc… and when I’m out with friends, I do love to dance to Latin music! Having parents from two different nationalities, the experiences of my travels (love to travel), and living in a country that is so culturally diverse, I can see how connected we all are through everything that is art and I find that fascinating!

Retired - Special Education Teacher

Stephanie is the founder and owner of Symbiotic Marketing, LLC, a small business marketing brokerage firm specializing in the digital space. As an artist herself, Stephanie advocates for artists to realize their worth by working one on one with other firms and entrepreneurs to assist businesses of all sizes to take their marketing headaches off their plate. Stephanie is also passionate about digital literacy and teaching others how to "find their place in the digital space

Contact Brian Zoeller at president@councilforthearts.net

Sara Spitzer

Sara Spitzer is a mixed media artist specializing in digital photography. Her work has appeared in journals such as TRANSverse, Meat for Tea, and Azahares. The recipient of numerous awards for her teaching over a nearly thirty year career, Sara holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on arts and play therapies and has taught in a wide range of settings and programs. In addition to teaching, Sara has organized community arts projects and was Creative Director for a community arts center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She and her family live in Chambersburg

Deborah Slocum

Deb Slocum is a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of Shippensburg University. An active teacher and artist, her work can be found in multiple locations throughout south central PA. She works in a multitude of mediums and enjoys teaching art classes whether big or small. Her passion for all things creative extends to advocating for the arts in her local community.

Andrea Finch

Andrea has been involved with the downtown Creative Community for a number of years. A textile artist she is an integral part of the Foundry Art Market and sits on the board of the Virginia Quilt Museum. Her focus is to promote the arts and support the artists in the downtown, Chambersburg, Franklin County and beyond.

Shannon Blanchard

Shannon is originally from Arnold, MD and moved to PA in 2002 with her husband and now resides in Greencastle, PA with their two children. Shannon received her bachelor’s in business administration in 2015 and is currently working towards her bachelor’s in accounting. Shannon is also a school board member with the Greencastle-Antrim School District. She enjoys renovating their 137-year-old Victorian and traveling.