Fayetteville, N.C. – The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is pleased to announce the promotion of two dedicated staff members in support of the organization’s strategic plan. Sarah Busman and Kashia Knight are moving into new roles at the organization. These changes reflect the Arts Council’s ongoing commitment to connecting with the community and advancing arts education initiatives.
Sarah Busman, formerly the Arts Education Manager, has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of Community Engagement. In her new role, Sarah is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage diverse community members in the Arts Council's initiatives. The Director of Community Engagement leads efforts to build meaningful relationships with community partners, enhance public participation, and promote cultural inclusion in the Arts Council’s execution of its strategic plan. Sarah manages direct artist engagement by supervising staff responsible for the Arts Council’s Mini Grant, Artist Support Grant, Artists In Schools, Artist in Residence, primary exhibit, and Local Artist Spotlight Gallery initiatives.
Sarah has been an invaluable member of our team, contributing her expertise and enthusiasm to numerous efforts such as Artists in Schools. Her dedication to promoting the arts and creating inclusive opportunities for all community members has been exemplary. We are excited to see Sarah thrive in her new role and continue to drive the Arts Council’s mission forward.
Kashia Knight, formerly the Grants Assistant, has been promoted to the position of Arts Education Manager. In her new capacity, Kashia manages the Artists In Schools and Mini Grant programs providing administrative and logistical support to individual artists and Cumberland County schools.
Kashia has demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and a deep commitment to supporting our grants department. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and foster meaningful learning experiences will be instrumental in advancing our arts education programs. We are confident that Kashia will continue to excel in her new role and make significant contributions to our organization's success.
“Promoting Sarah to the Director of Community Engagement and Kashia to the Arts Education Manager marks an exciting new chapter for the Arts Council. Their combined leadership and vision will enhance our mission to enrich, inspire, and connect our community through the arts. We are confident their expanded roles will deepen and diversify our community outreach and further elevate arts education opportunities across Fayetteville and Cumberland County.” Kennon Jackson, Jr., Arts Council Chief of Staff
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The Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization based in Fayetteville, NC that connects our communities, embraces diversity, promotes individual creativity, advances economic development, and fosters lifelong learning through the arts. As the primary steward of public and private funding for arts, cultural and history activities in the Cape Fear Region, the Arts Council and the agencies it supports are known for the core values of excellence, accountability, transparency, collaboration, and innovation. theartscouncil.com
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