Mary-Kim Arnold has joined the Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) leadership team as Chief of Staff.
A resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Mary-Kim is a writer and artist with an active practice and more than two decades of administrative leadership experience in the arts, humanities, and education.
Most recently, Mary-Kim served as Dean of the Faculty & Academic Affairs at Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), overseeing the college’s six graduate programs. For six years prior, she taught creative and critical writing in the Nonfiction Writing Program at Brown University. With experience in creative nonfiction, poetry, and cultural criticism, Mary-Kim has also taught at Wheaton College, Temple University, Rhode Island School of Design, and in the Newport MFA at Salve Regina University.
"Mary-Kim is an exceptional leader, celebrated for her ability to foster meaningful partnerships and build consensus within organizations. A brilliant and seasoned advocate for artist communities and creators, she excels at transforming ideas into impactful actions. It is an honor and privilege to work with her during this pivotal moment for the arts,” said Lisa Funderburke, President of ACA. "As both a writer and artist, Mary-Kim embodies the essence of a creative administrator and will be instrumental in advancing ACA strategic initiatives."
Read the entire announcement here.
More information on ACA’s staff and board is available here.