Overture Center for the Arts (Overture Center) has named Cari Redington as co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, and Arts Consulting Group (ACG) extends its congratulations on her leadership appointment. She began her tenure on April 13, 2026.
Overture Center was dedicated on September 18, 2004, in the heart of vibrant downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Their vision is to create extraordinary experiences through the arts with a mission to support and elevate the community’s creative culture, economy, and quality of life through the arts. Overture Center’s unwavering commitment is to be the region’s preeminent stage for extraordinary artistry, to cultivate diverse and emerging talent, and to serve as the arts’ epicenter for community engagement. It strives to provide exceptional experiences for all.
Redington is a Wisconsin resident with strong ties to communities across the state. Redington most recently served as administrator of the Research and Policy Division at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and previously served as county administrator for Vernon County. Her background includes experience in government, nonprofit, and creative industries, including roles with Warner Bros. and Disney, with a focus on financial strategy and governance. She is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
“We are grateful to the many staff members, board members, and community partners who participated in the search process...” the Executive Leadership Team said in a joint statement. “Their insight helped ensure a thoughtful and collaborative outcome that supports Overture Center’s mission and future and strengthens ties with the communities we serve.”
ACG is the leading provider of hands-on interim management, executive search, revenue enhancement, strategic planning & community engagement, and facilities & program planning and research services for the arts and culture industry. ACG consultants are located in communities across the United States and Canada to best serve the needs of our clients. ACG team members have decades of combined senior leadership experience in every artistic and cultural discipline and area of functional management expertise.