Manville Arts Council, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to improving the accessibility to the arts within the Manville community and to invigorate the town by creating arts events that attract visitors and local business involvement, spotlight local talent and create venues to further develop the arts in Manville, New Jersey.
The Manville Arts Council, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization. We are a group of Manville residents who have come together to promote and support the arts within our town. Our goal is simple; Build our town and community up by fostering an interest in, and an appreciation for, the arts.
We hope that the residents of Manville and surrounding towns will use this website as a place to find out about local art programming, as well as a spot to promote their own artistic endeavors. The Council is in the process of planning some great things for 2020 and we look forward to sharing them with you, so check back often for announcements.
Please consider supporting the MAC and our arts programs by volunteering or donating.
Heather Ball
Karen McDermott
Amy Hartmann-Ohlson
Beth Borrus
Sharon Onderko
PO Box 861
101 Brooks Blvd.
Manville, NJ 08835
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Christina Bucciero is a long-time resident of Manville. She is a graduate of Manville High School class of 1994 and earned a BS in Animal Science from Rutgers University. She currently works for Covance, a subsidy of Lab Corp, managing a team of Program managers in Somerset, NJ. She is married 17 years to Mike Bucciero, also a longtime resident of Manville. They met while working their first job at Drug Fair in Manville. They are raising two exceptional children, Juliana, and Antimo, who are both active in the arts. Juliana regularly performs with the ABIS drama club and Antimo has recently taken up the alto saxophone. In Christina's free time, she enjoys being with her family and girlfriends. She is always happiest when her home is full of people. You can sometimes catch her reading, especially one of her favorite authors, Elizabeth Gilbert, or taking photos. She is especially proud of her annual Holiday card featuring her children, nephew, and niece. She is excited to be part of the Manville Art Council and to have the opportunity to be working alongside this accomplished team. Christina is dedicated to supporting these efforts.
Amy Hartmann-Ohlson grew up in a family that embraced art, and her earliest memories are filled with creative exploration. She earned a BFA in ceramics from Mason Gross School of the Arts and a Masters in Art Education from Kean. Currently, she is enjoying her 10th year as an elementary art teacher in the Manville School district.
In her ceramic work, Amy uses various materials like raku, stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain. Her interest in clay goes back to her youth where she played with clay from the backyard, forming a lasting connection with the medium. Amy finds inspiration in childhood memories, the calligraphy of ancient texts, colors, textures, and shapes from the natural world, as well as contemporary paintings. Her artistic pursuits expand beyond ceramics, as she continues to play and learn about fiber arts and suminagashi (Japanese marbled ink). This ongoing exploration reflects her commitment to evolving as an artist.
Apart from her artistic endeavors, Amy has a long-lasting companionship with her high school sweetheart, spanning almost 30 years. They live happily together in Somerset County with their three children, as well as an array of furry and feathered friends.
Jaci Barney is a self-taught and intuitive artist known for custom tattoo designs that can be seen on many local residents. Her work is featured in the MAC Coloring Book. She has a passion for mosaics which began in 2001. While creating projects, Jaci incorporates several different mediums including music, drawing, storytelling, and symbols. In 2020, she started learning the art of Pyrography, and wood burning. Inspirations are deeply rooted in her love of family and community. Jaci has been married to Richie for 29 years and has two daughters.
Sharon Onderko's earliest memory with art was "drawing horses with my Dad on our living room wall just before he put up paneling." After graduating from Manville High, Sharon went to art school at Villa Maria College in Buffalo NY, where she studied graphic design and received a degree in commercial art. Her work career began at a photography lab, processing film and working with photographers in the area. Sharon moved on to work for 10 years in an advertising agency as a graphic designer and then as an art director of an in-house art department in a corporate office. This was all before computer graphics hit the big time. Self-taught in computer graphics, Sharon works with Photoshop and InDesign for a business in Somerville, maintaining the company website and designing all the marketing materials. Sharon has an appreciation for art history. She has been married to her husband Rich for 35+ years.
Heather Ball’s life is rooted in creativity. Her career began 20 years ago as a scenic artist and since then she has worked in an array of regional theaters, high school programs, and community venues. As her skills grew so did her passion for educating others. For 7 years, Heather served as an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University. She developed a strong commitment to helping students find a pathway to pursue their careers and has continued supporting that cause throughout her professional life.
In 2015 she co-founded the Manville Arts Council, an organization committed to improving accessibility to the arts in her community and surrounding areas. She currently serves as Board President and oversees the daily operations of the council.
In 2018, Heather oversaw the development of the Arts Academy at The Newton Theatre in Sussex County, She worked hard to craft the program’s mission, and managed their first theatrical production of Annie Jr. She currently works as a Project Manager specializing in theatrical productions, art programs, and creative placemaking events.
As a fine artist, Heather enjoys exploring the connection between art, design, and everyday life. Her mediums of choice are acrylic paint, graphite, and pen & ink. She holds a BFA from Montclair State University. She lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Manville, NJ where every day begins and ends with a show tune.