Peters Valley names new executive director
Layton, N.J. The Board of Trustees of Peters Valley Craft Center, a nationally recognized non-profit center for fine craftsmanship in Layton, N.J. announces the appointment of Kristin Muller as executive director. Muller, the former education director at Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, Conn. brings a lifetime of experience to the position as both an arts educator and as a practicing ceramic artist. Board President, Maleyne Syracuse states, “Kristin’s appointment represents months of hard work on the part of Peters Valley’s Board of Directors and staff. We were committed to bringing an exceptional leader to an exceptional institution and were fortunate to have over 60 highly qualified individuals apply for the position. With her wonderful combination of direct experience in arts education and commitment to the tradition and spirit of craftsmanship, we could not be more pleased to have Kristin on board.” Muller, a noted ceramic artist, is also the author of “The Potter’s Studio Handbook: A Start to Finish Guide to Hand-built and Wheel-thrown Ceramics,” published by Quarry Books. Muller said, “I am thrilled to become part of Peters Valley’s 39-year history of excellence in the arts. Peters Valley is one of those truly special places where the unique mix of people and environment come together to create a magical and safe place to learn and create. It is a wonderful place to be a student, teacher or administrator and I look forward to helping write the next chapter of this institution’s history.” Peters Valley Craft Center was established in 1970 and is in its 39th year of public service. To learn more about the organization and its programs visit http://www.petersvalley.org or call 973-948-5200 or e-mail: Director@Petersvalley.org . Peters Valley Craft Center The non-profit school hosts 150 intensive classes taught by nationally and internationally recognized craft artists. Topics include: woodworking, woodturning, photography, blacksmithing, fine metals, ceramics, fine arts, weaving and fibers, surface design and other specialized subjects. Each year more than 800 students participate in the summer programs. Programs and features: The center also offers the Creative Kids Art Camp program with six weeklong, day sessions from July 6 through Aug. 14. The Peters Valley Store offers handcrafted artwork and gifts by more than 300 American artisans. The Sally D. Francisco Gallery features exhibitions on a rotating basis. The school is located in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Park, Sponsors: Peters Valley receives support from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The New Jersey State Council of the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Park Service and numerous private benefactors.