PFAC Names New Director of Marketing

Peninsula Fine Arts Center (PFAC) welcomes Janelle Burchfield as their new Director of Marketing and Community Engagement.

Burchfield joins the team to lead the marketing and PR efforts of the museum in a way that prioritizes creativity and community participation and to continue to spread and share PFAC's vision of being a thriving central gathering place that brings together people across different walks of life through shared exploration of art.

She brings with her 10 years of non-profit and arts marketing experience. Most recently Burchfield served as Director of Marketing and Public Relations at United Way of South Hampton Roads and Director of Marketing at Virginia Stage Company.

"We are pleased to have Janelle Burchfield join PFAC's management team," said Courtney Gardner, Executive Director of PFAC. "Janelle's experience working with other arts organizations and United Way, plus her familiarity with the Hampton Roads region will prove valuable in her new role with PFAC."

"I am thrilled to return to the arts, a huge passion of mine, and join such a dedicated and talented team," added Burchfield.

Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Museum Drive within Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News, Va. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; PFAC is closed on Mondays. Admission is regularly $7.50 for adults, $4 for children (ages 6-12) and free for children 5 and under. Annual membership is $40 for individuals and $60 for families. For more information, call (757) 596-8175 or visit www.pfac-va.org.