Huntington Valley Arts

Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship in our valley.

Meet Our Board Members

President: Alison Forrest is a founding member of Huntington Valley Arts and an accomplished fiber artist. Alison has been been weaving for 60 years and teaching kids how to weave at her studio in Huntington, VT for 20. 

Long time board member and former Secretary for many years, Judy Bush has worked as a baker, art teacher and camp director and is now finding more time for her gardens and art. She believes that art at every level is essential for a healthy community and is a board member of Huntington Valley Arts and Radiate Art Space.

Meg Northrop

Treasurer: Rebecca Rosenthal is a lover of art, music, cooking, anything vintage and of course gemstones. A gemologist by trade, she has been in the jewelry business for close to 20 years. Rebecca’s creativity has evolved over the years, leading her to explore lots of different mediums – however, needle felting and jewelry making hold a special place in her heart. Community art is important to Rebecca and she believes everyone should be able to express themselves by whatever moves them.

Meghan Purvis Okolita is our Website Coordinator, Secretary, and a fiber artist. She has sewn both professionally and as a hobby throughout her life. Over the past 10 years, she has dove headfirst into weaving and continues to explore new ideas and mediums as the seasons shift. Meghan is passionate about exploring the intersection of art and community.

Julie Rogers has been an educator for 36 years, infusing the arts into the curriculum throughout, and especially in her role as a STEAM teacher for the past 10 years. A fiber artist at heart, Julie can be found knitting, crocheting, and upcycling clothing, creating everything from costumes to bags. Julie’s greatest passion lies in traditional rug hooking. A long time member of the Hinesburg Hookers and Green Mountain Rug Guild, Julie dyes wool and hooks pieces that blend color and texture as if creating an oil painting.  Julie also enjoys immersing herself in the art and music of cultures beyond her own.