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The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has recently announced the addition of Sherrie Boyer, a Seattle arts administrator, who will serve as the organization’s new executive director beginning January 3, 2006.
"Sherrie is the perfect choice to lead the Guild in its next stage of growth and development,” said board president Pam Cummings. “We reviewed several dozen well-qualified candidates for the position and Sherrie was our number one choice. We can’t wait until she’s in place.”
Boyer, who holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and a bachelor’s in Communications, has experience as a communications and marketing director at several cultural institutions, such as the Burke Museum of Natural History and the nonprofit Seattle Center Foundation.
Search committee chair John Hesselberth said, “Sherrie has the leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as the background experience to lead us into the future. She is a professional not-for-profit leader and an excellent strategic and tactical thinker.”
In her new role, Boyer will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Guild while also leading implementation of the Guild’s strategic plan and managing fund-raising for core programs such as children’s craft instruction, adult workshops, seminars, festivals and gallery exhibits.
Along with her work experience, Sherrie brings her own personal arts heritage to the PA Guild of Craftsmen; her grandfather was a Pennsylvania furniture maker.
"I grew up watching my grandfather, Bernard Gould, in his workshop in Pittsburgh and knew that art was important because it made people feel good about living,” said Boyer. “Providing access to the arts strengthens a community in so many ways. I’m honored to be joining an organization with such a remarkable history and membership.”
