Staff & Board

Anne O'Dell stewards resources so people thrive. A purpose-driven leader and former classical musician, Anne knows first-hand the power the arts have to transform people's lives and communities.

Kathleen Birkmire is an Erie local who is passionate about the future of the city. As Development Director for Erie Arts & Culture she connects people with the programs they are most excited about.

Anna Hartvigson (she/her) Marketing Manager Anna Hartvigson leads marketing efforts at Erie Arts & Culture, blending storytelling with photography to spotlight the organization's impact and foster community engagement.

Casey manages the agency's publicly and privately funded grant programs, annual artist fellowship award, and initiatives centered around artist professional development. Outside of the office, Casey enjoys improvising on the cello, volunteering for art and music festivals, and spending time with her loved ones (read: cats).

Kelly identifies and documents folk artists and tradition bearers in Erie, Warren, Crawford, Venango, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. She also assists folk artists in maintaining their traditions and works with organizations who want to utilize folk artists in their programming.

Jim Hain is an Erie native and arts education professional with over 20 years' experience. He has worked as a librarian, a creative writing professor, and most recently, as an Arts Education Program Manager at SMARTS, a community art school in Youngstown, Ohio. J