Karin Otto
VICE PRESIDENT
Karin Otto is a resident of Ellsworth, a Human Resource consultant, and an artist. Besides her consulting business, Karin has spent over 16 years volunteering in the non-profit arts sector and creative economy. She is passionate about the impact that access to the Arts can have on a community and is proud to participate in bringing positive opportunities to individuals of all ages.
Karin has a diverse background but most relevant to Heart of Ellsworth's goals and objectives is the 10 years spent working with Waterfall Arts in Belfast, ME, from 2011-2021. During that time, Karin spent 8 years on the Board of Directors, 3 years of which she was the Board Chair. In addition to her Board work, she sat on and chaired various committees, coordinated programs, and curated exhibitions, including the annual month-long curated show, Handmade, which ran for 8 years. After hiring a new Executive Director in 2019, she saw an opportunity to step away from leadership and focus on other endeavors. She still advises Waterfall Arts and continues to manage the public printmaking studio, and teaches classes.
“ I truly appreciate the value that an organization like Heart of Ellsworth can contribute to the community. I greatly respect the time and dedication required to raise funds successfully, implement and coordinate programs, and manage budgets. From my experience, I know how amazing it feels to invest in your community. I am excited to get more intimately involved in the Ellsworth community and direct my energies here in my downtown.”