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Thomas
Archer Thomas Tyler Archer is a graduate of East Liverpool High School (1957), Youngstown State University, and the University of Georgia School of Executive Development. Besides serving as President and Board Member for Potters Savings Bank, Archer is also treasurer of Tri-State Arts Inc., a member of the Ohio Art Education Association, the Midland Arts Council, and YMCA. |
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Cassie
Brkich Cassie Brkich is a freelance graphic designer and proud native of Midland. A graduate of Duquesne University, her credits include websites, book covers, billboards, print ads and more. Currently, Cassie lives in nearby Bridgewater with her husband, Val; however, she remains an active member of Midland community by serving on the Midland Arts Council. www.BrkichDesign.com |
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Karen
Carland - Secretary Karen S. Carland is a retired educator and co-founder of "The Digital Pens", which develops and presents workshops for improving student writing. Karen received a B.S. in Education at Indiana Univ. of PA and an M.S. in Education from Duquesne Univ. Karen has received various awards for Distinguished Teaching, Creative Publishing & Writing, Outstanding Educational Endeavors and Innovative Publishing. She also enjoys working as an artistic bookbinder. |
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Connie
Fields Connie Fields began her graphic art career at the Art Institute of Pgh. and finished at Pitt. She was hired at Walt Disney World when it first opened in Florida. Upon returning to Beaver County, she worked as Promotions Executive at Calkins Media. Connie now owns Fields Creative, and works with several non-profit organizations. She is showing her fine arts skills at Merrick Art Gallery. She resides in Brighton Twp with her husband, Hershell, and her son, Dom. |
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Patience
Katich Patience Katich is a lifelong resident of Midland. A graduate of Midland High School and Penn State University, she is a retired science teacher of 33 years. Patience actively serves the Midland community as vice president of the Midland Development Corporation, president of the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Board, and president of the Midland Heritage Project. Patience is also a member of the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Board of Directors, the Beaver County PASR, the Beaver County Industrial Museum Board, and the Midland Arts Council. |
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Don
Nelson - Vice President After receiving a B.A. in Art Education from Edinboro University, Don Nelson went on to earn a Master of Arts degree from West Virginia University. Don was an art educator at Western Beaver School District, where he was nominated for the PAEA Outstanding Art Educator award. Don is a talented artist who has won various awards and has studied with some of the best in his field. Recently, he received an award from the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society in their members' exhibit "Waterworks 2006." |
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Larry
Novak Larry is a graduate of I.U.P. and did master's work at Carnegie-Mellon University. He taught Advanced Art at Midland High School and for the Beaver Art Group and owned the Eaglenest Art Gallery in Beaver. He is a past president of the Western Beaver Board of Ed., the Beaver County Art Teachers' Assoc. and the Midland Ed. Assoc. He was on the board of Scholastic Magazine Art Contest held annually at Kaufmann's downtown. He has sold many paintings and has received many awards throughout his career. |
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Sharon
Speerhas - Treasurer Sharon Speerhas is a Financial Services Representative with MetLife, where she is since returning to western PA 2 years ago. Sharon worked in Baltimore, MD for seven years in financial services before returning. She currently lives in Ambridge, but is proud to call Midland her home. Her belief in supporting the arts drives her work with non-profits. Sharon is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Merrick Art Gallery and the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble (PNME). |
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