Executive Placements

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has selected Stephen Parker as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on January 3, 2023. Parker brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to NIVA through his experience as a national association leader, a music policy champion, an […]

The Center of Creative Arts (COCA) has selected Indigo K. Sams as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on February 14, 2023. Sams is a trusted nonprofit leader with 30 years of demonstrated experience in resource development, facilities operations, and recruitment strategies. Prior

The National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) has selected Carl Atiya Swanson as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on January 30, 2023. Swanson is an accomplished and innovative nonprofit leader with numerous years of experience in strategic planning, cross-sector partnerships, creative placemaking, and project management.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has selected Shannon Kelly as Vice President of Development and Operations, and Arts Consulting Group (ACG) extends its congratulations on her leadership appointment. She began her tenure on January 30, 2023. An experienced leader in arts advocacy, operations, and education, Shannon Kelly joins the VSO following her tenure as Senior

Pratt Fine Arts Center has selected Jessica Borusky (they/them) as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). They began their tenure on January 13, 2023. Borusky arrives to the visual arts organization as a cultural leader whose practice is grounded in community building and equitable, accessible art education. They

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has selected Chris Lorway as President and CEO, following an international executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG).  He will begin his tenure on April 10, 2023. An accomplished arts and culture expert and a Canadian born and raised in Cape Breton, Chris Lorway joins Banff Centre

Miami City Ballet (MCB) has selected Juan José Escalante as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will begin his tenure on February 6, 2023. Escalante brings more than 30 years of experience in arts management mainly centered on financial and executive leadership positions. At his latest role

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has selected Michael Reichman as Vice President of Artistic Operations and General Manager, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on January 9, 2023. Reichman is an accomplished arts executive and conservatory-trained musician who has devoted his career to help sustain and

Atlanta Ballet has selected Juliana Han Witt as Chief Advancement Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on June 26, 2022. Juliana Han Witt is an accomplished specialist in development with nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joining Atlanta Ballet, she held senior roles in

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (HSB) has selected John Caldon as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG).  He will begin his tenure on February 21, 2023. A trusted voice in the San Francisco arts and culture community and a seasoned expert in strategic planning, government relations, diversity, equity, inclusion, and