STAFF

We are a team of dedicated instructors with a range of experience in education, creative management, fine art, and crafting. We are excited to have the opportunity to work with you & your children and look forward to seeing everyone in class!

  • Executive Director

    Traci brings her 20+ years experience as a creative executive with top global brands like Timberland, Reebok and Stride Rite, alongside lifetime study of art making to Cape Ann's Art Haven.   She enjoys the challenge of leading organizations to fully express their brand mission, and building the teams to do it.  Since receiving a BFA in Graphic Design from Clark University, Traci has continued her fine art work and education consistently, studying with Mark Hayden, Steven Forster, Alyssa Monks and David Greene among others. For Traci, volunteering at Art Haven opened up the potential for what the organization can do in the community, and she is thrilled to now be leading the charge.  She has been a resident of Gloucester for 20 years.

  • Ceramics Instructor

    Born in Ecuador, South America, Ruth has followed many paths. While listening to her heart and working persistently towards her goals, she continues to explore creativity in the hopes that she can share her passion with others. She concentrates on functional ceramics and works instinctually on these simple yet elegant vessels. After graduating with a BA in Photography, Ruth taught elementary and middle school art. Currently, she works at her home studio in Gloucester, has been a member of the Rocky Neck Gallery since 2011 and sells work at various stores in the North Shore area. At Art Haven, she teaches elementary school classes and adult classes.

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  • Program Manager

    Darcie is an interdisciplinary artist that works in a variety of mediums. She has a BA in French Studies from Smith College and an MFA in Studio Arts from Syracuse University. At Art Haven she is the Program Manager and she teaches elementary school classes.

  • Classroom Support

    Noah is a senior at Ipswich High School. He has helped out with Art Haven’s summer vacation classes for the past two years.

  • Instructor

    Ava is a graduate of Gloucester High School and is currently attending Wheaton College. She has been an alum of Art Haven since 2015. Ava teaches Art Haven’s vacation classes.

  • Administration

    Brock is a lifelong artist, who has also led a non profit organization on the West Coast, and developed various creative programs. He studied printmaking and sculpture at Belles Artes in San Miguel, Mexico. He was an artist-in-residence sponsored by the Oregon Arts Commission. At Art Haven, Brock assures that our students get registered properly, manages all of our day to day information, and is an amazing teacher!

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