About us

Wellfleet Preservation Hall is a vibrant cultural center that uses the transformational power of the arts to bring people together and impact positive change. We are community center that celebrates all people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

With the help of the remarkable WPH team, volunteers, and contributors, the hall has a decade-long tradition of creating programs that foster community engagement, inclusivity, and radical artistic expression. 

Wellfleet Preservation Hall, formerly the site of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is the visionary and creative reuse of a century old church. Beautifully restored with modern amenities, today the Hall serves as a hub for art, culture, and community in the heart of Wellfleet village all year round.

We recognize the land Wellfleet Preservation Hall occupies is the Native homelands of the Wampanoag Nation and we pay homage to the traditional territory in our Land Acknowledgment statement.

Staff

Kate Ryan
Executive Director

Originally from New York, Kate moved to Eastham as a young child, and spent her formative years running around beaches and working in restaurants on the Cape. After attending Nauset Regional High School,  Kate graduated with honors from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut with degrees in Communications and English Literature, and minors in International History and Psychology. Always one to keep busy, Kate used those degrees to land a job at ESPN in programming during her senior year at Quinnipiac. (No one needed to know she hadn’t actually graduated yet!)  After her fair share of the corporate world, Kate taught English overseas in the Czech Republic before returning home to teach middle school English for nearly a decade. Now settling into a new career, Kate is eager and excited to apply her varied experiences and leadership to the Hall. Kate lives in Brewster with her husband, Jamie, and their dog, Lucky. 

 
 

Pandora Peoples Public Programming Coordinator

Pandora is excited to bring her experience in radio and educational programming, event coordination and event management to Prez Hall. Pandora hosts a radio show and podcast which highlights music, art, history, culture, and wellness. Originally from Los Angeles, she developed a life-long love of the arts. In LA, Pandora enjoyed being part of a community of poets, spoken word artists and stand-up comics. Pandora’s love of coastal mountains led her on a journey exploring native medicinal plants. A professional herbal healing practice developed into leading women’s spiritual ceremonies, guided meditations, and teaching various workshops. On the Cape, Pandora has worked with artists and non-profits to create events weaving live performances with visual art. Pandora is excited to support the local and world-renown teachers and artists who come through Prez Hall and to be part of this vibrant community.

 
 

Board 

The board of WPH is deeply committed to sustaining a high level of support and involvement along with sound fiscal management to maintain the quality and range of offerings at the Hall, retain the aesthetic and care of the facility and move forward in our mission.

Lee Wotherspoon Chair
Karen Schichlone Treasurer
Moira Meehan Clerk Lisa Bergeron David Blackman Deanna Fulp Amy Marr =
Dale Rheault
Marla Rice Ellynne Skovel Claire Sokoloff
Susan Spear Katherine Wibby