GIRARD ART WALK 2025

Director of the Girard Art Walk since 2024, Simone has her MFA from the University of Delaware. From 2018 to 2023 she was the director of Broadway Gallery, the largest art gallery in the D.C. metro area. She has since moved back to Girard to help her parents run Full Circle Winery. She and her husband, Sahil Luthra plan to open a farm -to-table restaurant in the Willcox Library building in Spring of 2027.

Recognized for her visionary leadership, she has overhauled and created innovative programs that foster creativity and enhance community well-being. Her expertise lies in event planning and layout, as well conceptualization and follow through. As of mid-May 2025, Courtney has taken a position in Pittsburgh – we wish her all the best and she will be sorely missed!

As one of the founders of the Girard Art Walk, Gina Welsh has a passion for improving the Borough of Girard. The co-owner of Full Circle Winery along with her husband, Jon Welsh, she hopes to make Girard a destination for artists and wine lovers!

With extensive experience in both public and private museum settings Laurel brings a diverse background in media relation to the Girard Art Walk. She also holds a certification in U.S. and global copyright management practices and a B.F.A.

A pillar of the community, Ronda not only serves as a Realtor®in Erie County. An invaluable asset with her strong ties to Girard and Lake City, Ronda is in charge of choosing and booking our musical performances.