Jim Atkinson has been active in New Jersey’s cultural community for more than a decade and has been involved in the Discover Jersey Arts program since its early days of research and development. As Program Manager he is responsible for the overall development of the project and oversees the implementation of its many initiatives. He currently serves on several committees dedicated to enhancing cultural participation including the New Jersey Network "State of the Arts" Advisory Committee and the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Committee. He has also presented extensively throughout the region on a variety of topics associated with broadening audiences for the arts.
Prior to coming to New Jersey, Jim was a fixture of the Philadelphia arts and music scene having worked at WXPN-FM Public Radio, The Theatre of Living Arts and Black Irish Productions, during which time he was involved a variety of major events including the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema, Penn’s Landing’s Singer-Songwriter Weekend, Lollapalooza '93 Tour and Philadelphia AIDS Walk.
Jim holds a BA in Communications from Arcadia University and is a graduate of the Antonelli Institute of Art. He loves to travel and is an avid film buff with a weakness for good wine. He currently lives with his wife Heather in Haddon Township, NJ.
Jonathan Elliott is thrilled to have recently joined the Discover Jersey Arts program staff, having worked for a number of arts organizations throughout the state and east coast including McCarter Theatre Center, The Association of Performing Arts Presenters, The Contemporary American Theater Festival and Sycamore Rouge. Most recently he helmed The Good Guys Arts Solutions, a producing consultancy firm dedicated to helping early-career artists develop sustainable business, marketing, and fundraising platforms.
As the Interim Marketing & Communications Associate, Jonathan will be playing a key role in the implementation of the program's various initiatives aimed at increasing cultural participation. He will also be overseeing content development for JerseyArts.com and managing the program's various new media initiatives.
Jonathan holds a BA in English and Classics from The College of New Jersey, and a Master's Degree in Arts Management from Virginia's George Mason University. A self-professed media omnivore, he specializes in implementation and refinement of Web 2.0 media in the arts.
Cynthia Barthole started her career as an intern and Box Office Assistant at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. As Membership & Development Associate, Cynthia is in charge of processing membership requests and assisting in fundraising and development efforts associated with the program. She also plays a key role in coordinating the efforts of the regional Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) and oversees the daily operations of several key JAM initiatives, including the Jersey Arts List Cooperative and Jersey Arts Gift Card.
Cynthia is a graduate of Mercyhurst College, holding a BA in Dance, and is currently enrolled at Drexel University as a candidate for an MS in Arts Administration. Her hobbies include traveling, spending time with friends, yoga, and thesis writing. She currently resides at the Jersey Shore.
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Jim Atkinson has been active in New Jersey’s cultural community for more than a decade and has been involved in the Discover Jersey Arts program since its early days of research and development. As Program Manager he is responsible for the overall development of the project and oversees the implementation of its many initiatives. He currently serves on several committees dedicated to enhancing cultural participation including the New Jersey Network "State of the Arts" Advisory Committee and the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Committee. He has also presented extensively throughout the region on a variety of topics associated with broadening audiences for the arts.
Jonathan Elliott is thrilled to have recently joined the Discover Jersey Arts program staff, having worked for a number of arts organizations throughout the state and east coast including McCarter Theatre Center, The Association of Performing Arts Presenters, The Contemporary American Theater Festival and Sycamore Rouge. Most recently he helmed The Good Guys Arts Solutions, a producing consultancy firm dedicated to helping early-career artists develop sustainable business, marketing, and fundraising platforms. 
Cynthia Barthole started her career as an intern and Box Office Assistant at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. As Membership & Development Associate, Cynthia is in charge of processing membership requests and assisting in fundraising and development efforts associated with the program. She also plays a key role in coordinating the efforts of the regional Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) and oversees the daily operations of several key JAM initiatives, including the Jersey Arts List Cooperative and Jersey Arts Gift Card.
