Executive Placements

Connecticut Landmarks has selected Aaron Marcavitch as Executive Director, following a national executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on September 14, 2020. With more than 15 years of leadership and historic preservation experience, Mr. Marcavitch has led Maryland Milestones / Anacostia Trails Heritage Area since 2010. In this […]

The City of Sacramento has selected Megan Van Voorhis as Cultural & Creative Economy Manager, following a national executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on September 21, 2020. Ms. Van Voorhis is a mission-driven arts leader with nearly two decades of experience and a proven track record

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has selected Dr. Neal V. Hitch as Senior Curator of The Museum at Bethel Woods, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on January 6, 2020. A historian, preservation architect, museum specialist, and musician, Dr. Hitch has held various senior leadership

Theatre Forward has selected Gretchen Shugart as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on April 1, 2020, following 18 years of service by Executive Director Bruce Whitacre. Ms. Shugart recently served as CEO of TheaterMania.com, Inc., a media and technology company that she spent

Kimball Art Center has selected Aldy Milliken as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will begin his tenure on July 1, 2020. A trained artist and educator, Mr. Milliken has 30 years of international experience collaborating with artists, effectively achieving fundraising goals, and developing and implementing strategic

The Phoenix Symphony has selected Kate Francis as Chief Development Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on June 1, 2020. A veteran arts administrator, Ms. Francis has held a variety of arts management and fundraising positions for nearly 20 years. She most recently served as

San Bernardino County Museum Association (SBCMA), the nonprofit organization established to support the San Bernardino County Museum (Museum), has selected Zachary D. Tucker as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on May 11, 2020. Mr. Tucker has nearly 30 years of nonprofit experience, fostering

Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) has selected Lisa Richards Toney as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on July 1, 2020. Ms. Richards Toney brings more than 20 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Festival) has selected Shelley Quiala as Executive Director, following an international executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on August 1, 2020 Ms. Quiala comes to the Festival from the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (Ordway) in Saint Paul, Minnesota,