ABOUT
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!