Hilary Wittmann, Executive Director

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Hilary Wittmann joined The New Canaan Society for the Arts, Inc. (NCSA) as Executive Director in fall of 2016 and is responsible for all operations of the Carriage Barn, a community-focused arts organization and gallery.  A New Canaan resident, she joins the arts organization with experience in exhibition management, marketing and community outreach initiatives.  Hilary sits onf the board of the Fritz Eager Foundation for Art Education Inc in New Canaan, the Executive Director Network steering committee of the Fairfield County Cultural Alliance, and on the Exhibit Advisory Committee for the New Canaan Sculpture Trail.

Hilary previously served as Marketing Director for the Ridgefield Playhouse and New Canaan Nature Center where she handled strategic initiatives and promotion for hundreds of live events with organizational precision and expertise.  Prior to this she spent 15 years in the publishing industry, including ten years at The Hearst Corporation where she was the Associate Publisher / Marketing for CosmoGirl Magazine.   She graduated from St. Lawrence University with a BA in Fine Arts. “I am so delighted to be a part of the Carriage Barn Arts Center.  As this organization enters its 40th year, I look forward to continuing to involve the community and showcase the work of talented artists and performers.  My career began in the Arts with curatorial and gallery experience, and I am excited to reconnect with these passions”, Hilary stated.

Janet Dinger, Events & Outreach Director

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Janet joined the Carriage Barn in September 2022 as Events & Programs Manager to build a robust schedule of events, programs and partnerships to educate and engage the community. Janet previously worked as a freelance PR and event planner helping organize the Carriage Barn’s Art in the Windows and Deck the Walls exhibits. Janet has worked for major media and advertising agencies leading sponsorship and event teams for a wide range of clients. A voice actor, she also runs Streatfeild Voice, delivering commercials, audio books and corporate videos for clients.

Caitlyn Balmer, Gallery & Administrative Manager

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Caitlyn Cabana Balmer has joined as Gallery & Administrative Manager. Caitlyn worked with us in a freelance capacity in 2023 before becoming a gallery associate at Silvermine Galleries where she has been involved with many aspects of the exhibitions. She’s also worked as an artist assistant and in fashion design and production. She holds a BA in art history from Marist College. Please welcome Caitlyn next time you’re at the Carriage Barn!

Elizabeth Bretschger, Membership and Programs Manager

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