Hannah Almon Matangos

Hannah is a community-engaged arts worker, fiber artist, and singer-songwriter based in the hills & valleys of rural Central Pennsylvania. From her upbringing in Lancaster County, PA, to her years in the DMV, Hannah has been rooted in her local arts, music, and theatre scenes. Her passion for public humanities has led her to produce events & podcasts through the interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Collective at Penn State and a constellation of arts programming throughout Centre County, PA, including exhibitions, fiber arts crafting circles, eclectic music festivals, and more, in collaboration with local creatives & organizations.

At Art of the Rural, Hannah assists cross-regional programming logistics and shapes storytelling through Broadsheet, the Art of the Rural Podcast, and social media. In 2026, Hannah is serving on the Empowering Rural Arts & Culture Pathway committee for AFTACON and as a co-leader of the Arts & Culture Track for Radically Rural's 2026 Summit.

Hannah is also the Founder & CEO of Calliope Creative Consulting, and she teaches as adjunct faculty with the Penn State College of Art & Architecture, University Park & World Campus. She has been teaching German, film, literature, art history, and even video game studies to undergraduates since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in German & Visual Studies from Penn State University and a B.A. in Art History & Global Affairs from George Mason University.