2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
You may contact any member of the board by emailing [email protected]. Put "Attn (name)" in the subject line and we'll see that they receive your message.
You may contact any member of the board by emailing [email protected]. Put "Attn (name)" in the subject line and we'll see that they receive your message.
MARTHA RESSLER
Director
As our director since 2019, Martha keeps a hand on the pulse of all of the gallery’s activities, and plays a major role in coordinating PAWR volunteers and housing for visiting artists. Fabric Artist, member since 2014.
RUSSELL SLOCUM
Co-director
Russ spearheads the gallery’s business planning, marketing, annual Plein Air West Reading competition, outside showcase development and many of our special projects. Landscape artist, member since 2014, Co-director since 2015.
JAY RESSLER
Treasurer
Jay manages all of the gallery’s financial activities as well as our operational technologies, and has a hand in most of our renovations. Photographer & painter, member since 2014, past president of the Berks Art Alliance.
GLORIA POWELL
Recording Secretary
Gloria documents the discussions and decisions of our monthly board meetings and shares the minutes with all of the members. Painter, member since 2023, also current Vice President of the Berks Art Alliance.
MARIE STALNECKER
West Reading Liaison
Marie keeps the gallery on top of constant goings-on around town and coordinates our selective participation. Fused glass artist, member since 2022.
LIBBY CERULLO
Member at Large
As our Social Media Director, Libby keeps thousands of Art Plus followers up to date on the activities of the gallery as well as our 25 individual member artists. Fabric artist, member since 2023.
KELSEY SHOWALTER
Member at Large
Kelsey brings project management and technical expertise to many gallery activities, including PAWR and our annual 30-in-30. Painter, member since 2019, also current President of the Berks Art Alliance.
Member at Large
Kelsey brings project management and technical expertise to many gallery activities, including PAWR and our annual 30-in-30. Painter, member since 2019, also current President of the Berks Art Alliance.
KAREN WEBER
Member at Large
As gallery director 2015-2019, Karen oversaw major advancements in our gallery’s image and prominence, co-founded Plein Air West Reading, established our scholarship and internship programs, and continues to write our grant applications. Oil painter, member since 2013.
