Susan Martin

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan, Executive Director of the Bower Center for the Arts, sits down with Susan, the podcast's original creator and current Director of Development and Marketing. Susan shares her journey from West Virginia to Bedford, Virginia, her career path through journalism, Girl Scouts, and various nonprofits, and her deep passion for community-centered arts work. They discuss the Bower Center's programs, volunteer opportunities, and 20th anniversary celebrations, reflecting on how the arts foster belonging and connection while looking ahead to the organization's exciting future.