Vicki Solot, Executive Director
Founder and President of First Person Arts (formerly “Blue Sky”) and a long-time member of the Philadelphia arts scene. Prior to FPA, Solot ran Collaborations, Inc., a marketing and public relations firm that handled art and cultural programs promoting the work of socially responsible groups and activities.

Dan Gasiewski, Managing Director
Co-founder and Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Puppet Uprising; Co-founder and co-director of the Morris Park Restoration Association, a nonprofit organization restoring Philadelphia’s 147-acre Morris Park natural woodland area; Former Promotions Manager for public television station WYBE-TV, Philadelphia.
267.402.2056

Eva Harris, Development Manager
Eva earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in Political Science and was the only ventriloquist in the Class of ‘05. Prior to entering the nonprofit field, she was a political fundraiser for several statewide campaigns.
267.402.2019

Karina Kacala, Marketing Coordinator
Karina comes to First Person Arts with a background in opera performance and assistant stage directing. Most recently, she served as Volunteer Coordinator for both the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and First Person Arts Festival. You can read about her food musings on her blog, kitchenplay.
267.402.2057

Nick Forrest, Administrative/Production Coordinator
Nick Forrest received his B.A. in English Literature and Studio Arts from Swarthmore College and has worked with various organizations in the area, including Spiral Q Puppet Theater and Freeman Cultural Arts in Chester, PA.
267.402.2055