Berks Arts welcomes new Board Members

Berks Arts Welcomes New Leadership and Board Members Committed to the Arts

Reading, PA — October 1, 2025 — Berks Arts is thrilled to announce several exciting organizational updates, including the election of dedicated community leaders to its board of directors, each bringing diverse perspectives and experiences and a shared passion for the arts.

The Berks Arts Board of Directors voted to appoint the following people to help guide Berks Arts in its mission to inspire creativity and independent thought, to engage in community development and expand access to the arts, and to unite our region through the power of the arts.

Holly Wolf - Dir. of Marketing, Opportunity House

John Perate – Senior VP – Chief Lending Office, Tompkins Financial

Alex Krick – Teacher / Director, Wyomissing Area SD

Alan Shirk – Writer & Marketer, SHIRKWORX

Bob Stoyko – Retired

Keith Mooney – Attorney at Law, Barely Snyder

Stephan Fains – Dir. of Community Engagement & Partnerships, Berks Community Action Program.

As Berks Arts continues to expand our reach, deepen our impact through arts education, and strengthen our connection with the community, we are honored to celebrate and to thank the new board members for their commitment to serve our region.