Board of Directors

The Philadelphia Sketch Club is governed by an elected Board of Directors, supported by standing committees that manage the club’s day-to-day operations.

Officers

PresidentTiger Jaser
Vice PresidentRoss Mitchell
SecretaryAlex Torch Pinski
TreasurerKenneth Weiner

Directors at Large

  • Don Gauger
  • Rich Burke
  • Chloë Epstein
  • Victor Evdokimov
  • Andrew Gomsi
  • Pepper Hayes
  • Chuck Hilpl
  • Suzanne O’Connor
  • Sam Olshin
  • PJ Smalley

Committees

Administration

Oversees the club’s administrative operations, finances, technology, and volunteer coordination — including systems maintenance, documentation, grant writing, financial records and budgets, board support, and compliance with policies and regulations.

Chair Don Gauger  ·  Co-Chair Kenneth Weiner

administration@sketchclub.org

  • Finance
  • Technology
  • Development
  • House

Club

Oversees membership, outreach, programs, and events, ensuring the club’s offerings align with member interests and the club’s mission.

Chair Suzanne O’Connor  ·  Co-Chair Rich Burke

club@sketchclub.org

  • Membership
  • Outreach
  • Programs & Events

Gallery

Manages the club’s gallery operations, including exhibition planning, artist coordination, gallery maintenance, sales, and marketing.

Chair Chuck Hilpl  ·  Co-Chair Josie Rowley

exhibitions@sketchclub.org

  • Exhibitions
  • Sales & Marketing

Workshops

Oversees the planning and execution of all workshops, ensuring they meet the needs and interests of members.

Chair Andrew Gomsi

workshops@sketchclub.org

  • Open Studio
  • Classes
  • Printmaking

Library and Special Collections

Manages the club’s library, special collections, and archives, ensuring they are well-maintained and accessible to members and researchers.

Chair Bill Patterson  ·  Co-Chair PJ Smalley

library@sketchclub.org

  • Archives
  • Library
  • Conservation