In memory of Richard G. & Wanda Baker
With Grateful Appreciation, we “Thank” the late Mr. & Mrs. Richard Glen & Wanda Baker for their generous gift of recognizing the value of the Community Arts Center to the cultural life of our community and extending special recognition to members of the Community Arts Center family.
Queen-Poetri Dozier
Excellence in Teaching
Queen‑Poetri Dozier (Dou-zee-aye) is a lifelong artist whose creative roots run deep, she began painting as a child, inspired by her mother Queen-Starletta, who was also an artist. Today, she continues that legacy as both a creator and an educator, teaching art, guiding people through youth‑development programs with Victim Services and creative art sessions with the Community Arts Center.
As a Community Engagement Specialist and an Art teacher, Queen‑Poetri uses her artistry to uplift, motivate, and transform not just the youth but also her city of Johnstown, PA. Her murals brighten neighborhoods, celebrate community stories, and turn blank walls into living expressions of hope. Her work and influence have been featured in Johnstown Magazine and local newspapers, and she has been honored with awards including “Aesthetic Creator” and “Johnstown’s Favorite Artist.”
Known for her ability to make something out of nothing, Queen‑Poetri thrives on the magic of a blank slate. Her art is not just what she creates, it’s how she connects, empowers, and brings beauty to the world around her. This is only the beginning; she no longer complains about the downfalls of her city; she is now a part of the change!
Marilyn Billow
Dedication to Volunteer Service
Marilyn has been a volunteer at CAC for about three years. She has retired from a long career in Medical Technology.
Marilyn received Bachelor of Professional Studies with a major in Medical Technology from Elizabethtown College. While in college, Marilyn took an art history class that really piqued her interest. The class was Art History of the Early Renaissance. Albrecht Dùrer and Botticelli were the artists who had the greatest impact on her in that class. A few years ago, while on a mother-daughter trip to Italy, Marilyn visited the Botticelli Room of the Ufitzi Museum, one of the highlights of that trip.
Marilyn has two children and two grandchildren. Her son, and family live in Phoenix, AZ and her daughter lives in Brooklyn, NY. Both locations are great places to visit, albeit not often enough. Other activities that make her retirement enjoyable include biking, kayaking and snowshoeing.