Our Staff
Alyssa Thostesen
Dance Facilitator
alyssa@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1413
Andrew Edge
Visual Arts Coordinator
andrew@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1360
Arianne Petersen
Communications Specialist
arianne@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1441
Beth Hull
ADA Coordinator
ehull@matheny.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1734
Beth received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University with concentrations in Arts History and Political Science. Early in her career she worked in the cosmetic and fragrance industry in creative roles including product development at Estee Lauder. Beth has been involved with the Arts Access Program and Matheny for over 15 years. She is also an oil painter working in the tradition of representational painters from life, in observed color.
Eileen Murray
Director
eileen@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1442
Heather Williams
Performing Arts Coordinator
heather@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1412
Joseph Matousek
Visual Arts Facilitator
joe@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1413
Julia Halsey
Exhibits and Collections Coordinator
julia@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1765
Julia graduated with honors from Marist College, where she earned a B.A. in Communications. She is a published writer specializing in arts and culture for publications throughout the tri-state area. Before joining Arts Access, Julia served as the assistant director of a fine art gallery in New York, where she curated and managed an extensive collection of Post-War and Contemporary art. She also has experience in digital marketing for contemporary art galleries. Julia also curates independently, and recently presented a group show of drawings and paintings by emerging east coast artists in Bridgehampton, New York.Â
Mike Christie
Drama Facilitator
mike@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1440
Peter Giessner
Facilitation Assistant
peter@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1413
Stephen Haluska
Visual Arts Facilitator
stephen@artsaccessprogram.org
908.234.0011 ext. 1413