LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Roadman as the new public outreach and programming coordinator at the Verostko Center for the Arts. In this role, she will lead community engagement initiatives, develop educational programs and foster creative collaborations that align with the Center’s mission to offer transformative art experiences.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Amy Roadman to our team,” said Dr. Elizabeth Barker, director of the Verostko Center for the Arts and curator of the Saint Vincent Art & Heritage Collections. “When our namesake, the pioneering digital artist Roman Verostko, C’55, S’59, H’21, left his estate to support the Center, he envisioned meaningful connections to the wider community. Amy’s skills, experiences and regional arts network make her ideally suited to lead that important initiative.”
With over two decades of experience as a PreK–12 certified art educator, Amy has taught visual arts in schools and community settings since her college years. She is the founder of Igniting Creativity LLC, an organization dedicated to providing creative classes for children, hosting artistic experiences for adults and integrating creativity into classrooms.
Roadman also served as a teaching artist in Pennsylvania’s artist-in-residence program, collaborating with educators across disciplines to incorporate art into various curricula. Her approach emphasizes the belief that creativity can be nurtured through practice and exploration, making art an inclusive experience for all.
In addition to her responsibilities at the Verostko Center for the Arts, Roadman will collaborate with Dr. Emily Barth, curator of the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery, to develop a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiative. This program will aim to integrate artistic and scientific perspectives, fostering interdisciplinary learning experiences that highlight the interconnectedness of these fields.
“I’m thrilled to join the Verostko Center and contribute to its mission of engaging the community through art,” said Roadman. “Art has the power to connect people, inspire learning, and foster a sense of belonging. I look forward to creating programs that resonate with diverse audiences and collaborating on initiatives that bridge art with other disciplines.”
In her new position, Roadman will design and implement programs that invite community participation, support educational initiatives and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of the region. Her efforts will aim to make the Verostko Center for the Arts a vibrant hub for cultural exchange and creative exploration.
For more information about upcoming programs and events at the Verostko Center for the Arts, please visit www.verostkocenter.org.
