OUR 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.

Meet Our Board

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

MEET THE TEAM

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.

Michael Kitakis

Executive Director

Diane Young

Associate Director

Noreen Brittenham

ArtWorks Director

Wendy Sgaraglio

Controller

ARTABILITY 

Ingrid Cuadra

Program Director

Michael D. Kitakis

Office Manager

Cathy Kitakis

 Curicculum Director

Ashley Herkommer

Events Director

Daniel Unger

Art Technician

Colleen Claus

Art Instructor

Mara Strenger

Art Instructor

Gina Mars

Ceramics Instructor

Julie Dengler

Art Instructor

Donna Nobile

Art Instructor

ARTWORKS

James Young

Creative Director

Suzanne Wittenberg

Account Director

Derek Guiliano

Art Director

Ashley Herkommer

Account Assistant

Scott Conover

Cirriculum Instructor

Irene Lang

Cirriculum Instructor 

Drew 

Production Assistant

Sam

Video Engineer

Olivier

Graphic Designer

Want to join the team?

We’re always looking for energic and reliable individuals to join our growing family. If you’re interested in please fill out the form below!