Emily O’Neil
Executive Director (she/her)
Emily O’Neil joins the New Art Center with more than a decade of strategic planning, program development, community building and grant-making experience in the arts and culture nonprofit sector. Emily graduated magna cum laude from Bowdoin College with a degree in Art History, and later completed a Master’s degree in Urban Policy from Tufts University, focusing her thesis on the value of arts education in Boston’s public school system.
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Jan Taylor
Development Director (she/her)
Jan Taylor joins the New Art Center with over 25 years of experience in leadership, community development, and nonprofit fundraising, including more than a decade as the owner of a fitness studio dedicated to fostering community and well-being.
A proud native of Provincetown, Jan grew up immersed in the arts and holds a deep appreciation for creative expression, inspired by her grandmother, a celebrated local artist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre and a master’s degree in communications management.
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Julie Fox
Ceramics Program Manager (she/her)
Julie Fox is Ceramics Program Manager. If it’s happening in Ceramics, then it’s Julie. She is also a Faculty member and has taught at New Art since 2007. Julie has a Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington. Pottery making has been her profession for 25 years. She has had a residency at the Hudson River Museum and been on the Westchester County roster of teaching Artists. Julie and her husband spend their free time managing their dog’s social calendar.
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Holly Ludewig Johnson
Director Of Operations
(she/her)
Holly Johnson began her career in operations, HR, and strategic planning at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, among other nonprofits. An entrepreneur at heart, she also founded a mural painting business and a textile design company that combined her passion for business and the arts.
Holly is committed to increasing access to the arts and supporting artists, as well as pursuing her career as a painter and creative. She studied fine arts and painting in college and later earned a master’s degree in business administration to support her love for nonprofit management. She is thrilled to join the New Art team and the Newton community.
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Seline Smith
Senior Program Manager
(she/her)
Sarah Moriarty
Education Manager (she/her)
Sarah has been teaching at New Art Center since 2019, and stepped into the Education Coordinator role in 2022. After receiving her BA in History and Art History from Bridgewater State University, she went on to earn a MA in Culture, Criticism, and Curation from the University of Arts London, where she researched and wrote about community engagement practices for arts-based organizations and museums. Sarah loves engaging with our younger students and fostering connections within our community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and afternoons spent at the museum.
Marte Humbert
Registrar (she/her)
Marte Humbert has been at the New Art Center since 2010. As the Registrar she is the point person for the Center along with overseeing registrations and class availability. Her early working career was in the field of Employee Relations. In her free time she enjoys designing and creating jewelry and spending time with family and friends.
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Jim Garber
Facilities Manager (he/him)
Jim Garber accepted a permanent position with the New Art Center in December, 2013 as the Facilities Manager. He attended Trade School. He likes to fix and build things. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 4 granddaughters.
Ayala Sahbti Hershkovitz
Marketing & Design (she/her)
Ayala Sahbti Hershkovitz joins the New Art Center with over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, UX design, SEO, and website and graphic design across various industries. As a freelance Digital Marketing Manager, she has worked with businesses to build their online presence, improve user experiences, and create engaging digital content.
At the New Art Center, Ayala will be responsible for developing marketing strategies, designing promotional materials, and helping connect the New Art programs with the community. Her design skills and marketing experience will help elevate the center’s visibility and foster deeper engagement.
An artist at heart, Ayala has always had a passion for art and continues to explore her creative side.
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Gabryella Rodrigues
Development Coordinator (she/her)
Born and raised in Framingham, MA, I’ve been a lifelong lover of the arts and culture in all their forms. Whether it was making paint out of berries in my backyard as a child or doing theater for over 9 years, creative expression has always been at the heart of who I am. I recently graduated from Suffolk University with a B.A. in Global Cultural Studies and a concentration in Interdisciplinary Arts. I began my journey at the New Art Center as an Education Intern and have since stepped into the role of Development & Marketing Coordinator. I’m thrilled to continue supporting such a vibrant community and wonderful organization.
Mattea Weinberg
Facility & Studio Coordinator (she/her)
Mattea has taught at the New Art Center since 2024 and added to her role as the Facility & Studio Coordinator role in 2025. Mattea has a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Public Engagement from the Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) in 2017 and returned to MECAD for her Master in the Arts of Teaching (MAT) degree in 2018.
Her artistic practice focuses on documentation, pattern-making, and reportage. She remains extremely interested in ethnography and relationships between objects. Her usual medium is watercolor and ink.
Kirsten McKinney
Office Coordinator (She/ Her)
Most recently, Kirsten was the Director of Theater at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH. Before that, she was the Director of Dance for the Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas, and she was on the theater faculty at The Walnut Hill School for the Arts for over two decades.
Kirsten is an award-winning choreographer, having choreographed over 200 musicals, mostly in and around Boston.
She was the resident choreographer for SpeakEasy Stage Company for about 12 seasons and has been on the faculty for Boston College, Emerson College, and The Boston Conservatory.
She has been a guest artist in various schools nationwide and internationally. Kirsten also holds a Tony Award nomination for Excellence in Theater Education.
In her free time, Ms. McKinney enjoys baking, the outdoors, learning everything she can about dolphins, singing, and painting.
Kylie Marden
Ceramics Technician (she/her)
Kylie Marden works as the New Art Center’s ceramic technician and as a clay teacher. While receiving her BFA in ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Kylie led a student organized group centered around food justice and community partnerships. Since graduating, she has been the 2024 recipient of the William Wyman Fellowship. In her free time, Kylie enjoys visiting museums, reading poetry, and spending time with her cats.