Berube brings planning expertise to arts center
PRESQUE ISLE — The Wintergreen Arts Center recently announced that Amy Joy Berube has been named the organization’s private party and event planner.
In her new role, Berube is coordinating Wintergreen’s effort to make its State Street location more available for private and corporate functions. 
From birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, holiday parties, corporate events and more, Berube is an expert at orchestrating memorable, affordable events for groups, businesses and individual clients.
She joins Wintergreen with over 20 years of experience in retail, sales, customer service and business. She and her husband, Michael Barker, owned and operated All Dec’d Out, a party supply and decorating business located in Presque Isle, for 14 years.
Berube holds a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in business from the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
“We are so impressed with Amy’s presence and professional abilities,” said Dottie Hutchins, Wintergreen’s executive director. “Amy is the perfect fit to help Wintergreen make our beautiful space available for private functions.
“Her depth of knowledge and experience in event planning, coupled with her customer service skills, is exactly what we need.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to get back into doing something I love,” said Berube. “I look forward to helping people plan their special events in the amazing venue that is the Wintergreen Arts Center.”
Berube and her husband live in Washburn with their three children; two daughters, ages 16 and 12, and a son soon turning 6 years old. She most recently worked in the direct sales industry and finds joy in being a stay-at-home mom.
She may be reached by phone at 227-8568 or via e-mail at wintergreenballoonlady@gmail.com.
Founded in 2006, the Wintergreen Arts Center is an organization based on the idea that creativity, activism and community can produce great things. Its mission is to provide meaningful experiences that encourage an appreciation of the arts, stimulate creativity and innovation, and offer an artistic community space where all are welcome.
