Gallery Manager
Director of Communications
leigh@kitteryartassociation.org

Leigh Anita is a visual artist and writer based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
After completing a foundation year in the fine arts at Montserrat College of Art, she earned her BA in Communications from The University of New Hampshire with a minor in Cinema Studies. She has worked with several local arts organizations and nonprofits including The Ogunquit Playhouse (Marketing/PR, Costuming/Wardrobe) and The Seacoast Waldorf School (Art Education).

Her written work has been published by the Underground Writers Association and in the Journal of Popular Music Studies, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Leigh received the Marcia Abigail Ryder Scholarship in 2010.

Bookkeeper
bookkeeping@kitteryartassociation.org

Patti Gravel has been a bookkeeper for over 20 years. She studied photography at White Pines College in Chester, New Hampshire. Patti enjoys hiking, biking, taking pictures and genealogy. She resides in Kittery with her partner Jonathan and their 2 cats.

Gallery Shop Coordinator
shop@kitteryartassociation.org

Born and raised in Connecticut, Susan attended Conn College and the University of Connecticut, graduating magna cum laude in sociology/psychology. After an early retirement from a business career, she moved to Vermont where she resumed an earlier interest in art, taking lessons, attending the Vermont Studio Center, and taking annual oil painting classes in Italy. She was fortunate to take a workshop with her favorite painter, Wolf Kahn. In addition to painting in oils, she also paints in acrylics and developed an exceptional body of work in collage, winning awards in all three media. She was a founding member of Caspian Arts and a board member of Catamont Arts, both in Vermont.

A decade ago, Susan moved to Maine and shortly became a member of the Kittery Art Association where she serves as the shop coordinator. Local landscape is her favorite subject for painting, whether in oil or acrylic, and she uses color as her means of expression. She also occasionally works in collage with more diverse subject matter. In addition to KAA, Susan is a member of the New Hampshire Artist Association, the Seacoast Art Association, and Exeter Fine Crafts.

Art Intake Chair

Norma Houde is a retired teacher and business owner. She has lived in Southern Maine for most of her life, however her love of art stems from having grown up on Cape Ann in Massachusetts, surrounded by artists in Rockport.

After selling her business in 2012, she began exploring mediums and pursued watercolor painting. Norma has been a member of the KAA board since 2020, and is devoted to helping to serve local art. She holds the title of Assistant Treasurer and is a member of the Building Committee. She also volunteered as needed.

Receptions Coordinator

Exhibits Chair + Installation Crew Lead