Events for Arts Management Alumni
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Thursday, November 14
5:30 p.m.
Networking Event: "Drinks and Dialogue" at Washington Place Bistro in Little Italy
2203 Cornell Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
See the feature at right for more details.
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Monday, November 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Arts Management Auction
Strosacker Ballroom
On campus
Bid on live auction and silent auction items, from tickets to wall art to baked goods and much more! All proceeds benefit the Arts Management Association. It's not too late to donate! Contact AMA executive director, Anna Fatica '13, for more information.
Thursday, November 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions with
Current Students
Kamm Hall, Room 105
On campus
Guided by student input, these breakout sessions will involve a variety of relevant topics on how to succeed and thrive as an arts management student and developing professional. Alumni who attend will partcipate in or volunteer to lead a breakout session on a pre-determined topic of interest.
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BW Alumni Events at the Holidays
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Enjoy the holiday and Yellow Jackets for Life spirit together at a happy hour near you. While there are several events to choose from, the Arts Management Alumni Network plans to have a presence at the December 9 event at the Burntwood Tavern in Rocky River.
More information and registration here.
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In the News!
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BW's arts management program was recently spotlighted in MajoringinMusic.com. Read the article, "Career Paths in Arts Management" here.
Have news of your own, like a move, job change, or other milestone? Share using the Alumni Update form.
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Theresa Schneider '07
taschneid@gmail.com
Brendan Reynolds '08
breynolds111@gmail.com
Bryan Bowser '97
Director, Arts Management Program
440-826-2366
bbowser@bw.edu
Lisa Judge '00
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
440-826-2106
ljudge@bw.edu
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Join Us for a
"Drinks and Dialogue" Discussion: Creative
Placemaking
Thursday, November 14 at 5:30
Public spaces become enlivened. Crime rates drop. Business opportunities burgeon. Arts and culture drives synergistic community rebirth. Creative placemaking is revitalizing neighborhoods around the nation. In Cleveland, neighborhoods like Ohio City, Gordon Square, Collinwood and St. Clair are all experiencing transformative growth. But what does it take for “creative placemaking” to occur? Partners from nonprofits, businesses, and the community need to energetically and systematically come together—around arts and culture.
Join the Arts Management Alumni Network for the second "Drinks and Dialogue" at Washington Place Bistro as we unpack the concept of creative placemaking and discuss how each of us can contribute to the development of vibrant, sustainable communities. Feel free to invite a colleague from your workplace who might want to join us. Led by Jake Sinatra '12, this event is designed to be an informal, yet informative, conversation.
Haven't given much thought to this topic, but want to arrive with a little background knowledge? Check out the following resources before the conversation! (And for those not able to join us, these articles might make interesting reading on their own.)
“Creative Placemaking,” a white paper by Ann Markusen and Anne Gadwa.
“St. Clair Avenue is poised for revival…” a PD Article by Steve Litt.
Arts Management Alumni Profile: Scott Walton '81
Scott Walton, ’81, was the first arts management graduate at Baldwin Wallace. Beginning his studies at BW as a Vocal Performance major in the Conservatory of Music, he quickly realized that his interests extended beyond the realm of performance. With guidance from faculty members in a variety of departments, Scott created a program that combined his passion for the arts with a desire to lead and grow cultural organizations. This novel interdisciplinary approach made Scott a forerunner of what would soon become the S/D/A Management program, laying the groundwork for many other students.
Scott’s curriculum in music, theater and management provided him with a solid foundation that launched him into a hugely successful career. The Walton Group, his New York-based PR and Marketing firm, has provided services to an impressive line-up of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago, Cabaret and Death of a Salesman, as well as organizations including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Roundabout Theater Company, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the League of American Theaters and Producers. Now based in San Francisco, Scott is currently consulting with the San Francisco Art Institute and PBS. Before working with these two organizations, he also held positions with KQED, San Francisco’s well-respected public media organization, and the American Conservatory Theater. Scott has been very active in charitable causes throughout his career, volunteering his time and talents to organizations such as the AIDS Emergency Fund and the New Conservatory Theater Center.
Scott is happy to speak with current Arts Management students to discuss internship possibilities or other career-related questions. He can be reached at scott@scottwaltongroup.com or (415) 350-5195.
Cory Isler ’12 recently caught up with Scott by phone for an interview about his work and service to the community. Read the full interview here. |
The Arts Management Association (AMA) was founded in 2004 to aid current BW Arts Management students in their professional development and networking. The following is a message from the current AMA executive director, Anna Fatica '13.
First off, I would like to thank you all for staying connected to the BW students who are a part of AMA. The fact that you all put so much time into giving back to students and reaching out with your abundant amounts of knowledge and experience means so much to me and my fellow members.
This year as executive director of AMA, I hope to continue AMA’s mission of providing service to arts organizations in the area and to BW, while also creating connections and professional development opportunities for our members. We have started the year off very strongly, and I am very excited to see how we progress. We have gained many new members, from freshmen to seniors. Every meeting, the group seems to get larger and larger! New members are paired with a student who has been a member of AMA for at least two years in our Mentor Program, now in its second year.
We are also eagerly preparing for our annual auction on November 18 that will help us raise funds for our networking trip in the spring. If you would like to donate to the auction, please contact me at afatica10@mail.bw.edu. The deadline to donate is November 15.
Thank you all for being so supportive and fantastic. I look forward to seeing you very soon!
Tribute to Janiece Kelley-Kiteley
 Janiece Kelley-Kiteley, emeritus dance faculty member of Baldwin Wallace, was beloved by many graduates of BW and especially those who participated in the S/D/A program. Janiece, as she was known by all her students, passed away on Sept. 13, 2013 at age 69 from complications due to multiple myeloma. She was an incredible dancer, teacher and choreographer; her work has been seen on many of the stages across greater Cleveland, including many dance concerts and musicals at BW. Her receipt of the BW Bechberger Award for Human Development, which recognizes excellence in working with students outside of the classroom, speaks to the quality of relationships she built with students and the care, support and encouragement for which she was known. Janiece taught many talented dancers but also encouraged novice dancers to succeed, each in their own way. Her legacy lives on in all of the students she impacted and BW’s arts management program is stronger from her involvement and support. Notes and remembrances of Janiece can be shared with her husband George Kiteley at 27308 Cook Road, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. - Bryan Bowser '97, '08
Stay in touch!
BW arts management alumni are scattered across the country and around the world. Whether you're ten minutes away from BW or ten hours away from BW, please connect with us! Start a conversation on Facebook or LinkedIn. Tell us about how arts and culture is impacting your community. Keep us up-to-date on exciting projects that you're working on. Post a link to an interesting news article that we should be aware of. Share job openings that would be perfect for BW arts management students or alumni. Send us an email. Let us know when you'll be visiting campus. Tell us how you'd like to get involved. We look forward to continuing the conversation!
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