ABOUT
MISSION
The Spirit of Huntington Art Center is a 501c3 that ignites the passion of students with special needs and Veterans for creative expression that transforms their lives.
It is in this spirit that we established a unique collaboration of artists, educators, parents, students and civic minded individuals to fill a need in our community. We are a stress free, therapeutic environment that fosters creativity and self-esteem among a segment of our population which is often overlooked and underserved.
The Spirit of Huntington was founded by local artist Erich Preis in January 2011. Erich is an accomplished artist who has worked with students of varying backgrounds and abilities. He has been honored with many proclamations and awards from Local, State and Federal officials.
Erich is uniquely qualified to work with children with special needs, as he himself is on the autism spectrum, and he rallied a passionate group of like-minded, dedicated individuals to join in his cause to work with students to better express their emotions and feelings through art.

Erich J. Preis, Founder
Erich is an accomplished artist who has worked with students of varying backgrounds and abilities. He has been honored with many proclamations and awards from Local, State and Federal officials.
Erich is uniquely qualified to work with children with special needs, as he himself is on the autism spectrum, and he rallied a passionate group of like-minded, dedicated individuals to join his cause to work with students to better express their emotions and feelings through art.
Larry Burlingame
Treasury / Accounting
Eileen Sebold
Business Strategy / HR
Christy Gudaitis
Community Outreach
Frank Gallucci
Finance / Insurance
Mark Wittenberg
Board Chairman
Dan Weisberg
Legal / Governance
Jen Weisberg
Community Outreach / Education
Michael Halperin
Fundraising / Networking
Susan Fasciano
Vice Chair / Fundraising

Michael Kitakis
Executive Director

Diane Young
Associate Director
Creative Expression Classes and Camps

Diane Young
Program Director
Colleen Claus
Program Coordinator
Art Sales, Shows, and Events

Andrea Sperduti
Operations Director / Events / Bookkeeper
Joanne Kois
Show Support
Self Direction Programs
Elizabeth Madden
Agency Coordinator
Dani Koulermos
Art Therapy Assistant
ArtWORKS

James Young
Creative Director


Patrick Aievoli
Academic Consultant
Michael Kitakis
Account Director
Derek Guiliano
Art Director
Noreen Brittenham
Account Coordinator
Irene Lang
Curriculum Assistant