BIG ARTS Executive Director, Lee Ellen Harder, announced the
appointment of Elizabeth A. Gromko, CFRE, as BIG ARTS Director of Development. Elizabeth is a skilled
communicator and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to BIG ARTS. She was recently Director of
Development of United Way in Everett, Washington; prior to that, she served as Director of Development at
the Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, Washington.
In her early career Elizabeth spent many years in Honolulu in positions of leadership. She received her
bachelor’s degree in art history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and master’s in museum studies from
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
“We are so fortunate to have Elizabeth join the BIG ARTS team. We look forward to having her on board to
help us continue to enhance BIG ARTS contribution to our community,” commented Lee Ellen Harder.
“I am thrilled to join such an amazing team of professionals and to play a part in ensuring BIG ARTS continued
growth and success. I am so impressed with BIG ARTS It is an honor to work with an organization that brings such
remarkable national and international talent and expertise to Lee County,” said Elizabeth.
About BIG ARTS
Founded in 1972, BIG ARTS is a nonprofit organization that provides an array of quality entertainment, arts,
and education programs that enrich and nurture the lives of Sanibel and Captiva residents and visitors. Visit
us online at bigarts.org or call us at 239-395-0900 to learn more. BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road on
Sanibel Island.