Born into the carnival life of a Borscht Belt Catskills hotel family, Bart A. Charlow, has never let the ordinary constrain him.
From professional photography to painting he has always set his creativity free, now entering into the realm of authorship. His first book, "A Catskill Carnival", is a memoir of his early years in a unique setting, coming to terms with it and cherishing its life lessons. "Pickle Barrel Tales", his second book is a companion to Carnival, featuring over 50 wry vignettes from several "mountain rats" about the Borscht Belt, illustrated with humorous sketches.
Retiring from over 50 years as a career CEO, a Licensed Family Therapist and educator, today Bart shares the wisdom gained by coaching and mentoring nonprofit executives.
He has been a favored speaker on TV, radio and in print media for decades. Among honors he holds is the Jefferson Award for his community leadership and service.
For pleasure he pursues plein air painting and leads a group of artists regularly. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, grown children and grandchildren.