Two Chicago Arts Non-Profits Announce New Leadership
3Arts Chicago Promotes Cat Tager to Executive Director
3Arts Chicago, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists — specifically women artists, artists of color, and Deaf or disabled artists — has promoted Cat Tager to the role of Executive Director. Tager, a professional musician herself, has been with the organization for over a decade and currently serves as their Director of Development and Partnerships. She is only the second person to hold the position, succeeding Executive Director Esther Grimm, who has helmed the organization for over 20 years.
Tager’s Vision and Goals
Tager aims to build on the legacy of 3Arts while finding new ways to support and uplift local artists. Her goal is "to make supporting artists as easy and as frictionless for the artists as possible." She plans to create a ripple effect in the arts sector by supporting artists at every level, which will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the field.
Grimm’s Legacy
Esther Grimm has left 3Arts in "a position of stability," according to Tager, but the art world still faces "a hard moment" with funding and support drying up across the country. Tager believes that Grimm’s vision and commitment to supporting women artists and artists of color have left a lasting impact on the organization.
Hyde Park Arts Center Promotes Mariela Acuña to Director of Exhibitions and Residency
The Hyde Park Arts Center has promoted Mariela Acuña to be their Director of Exhibitions and Residency. Acuña is an art administrator and curator at the center who has organized many exhibitions, including "Positions: New Landscapes," an exhibit that is currently on view, featuring the works of six Chicago-based artists.
Acuña’s Vision and Goals
Under her leadership, Acuña plans to continue the Art Center’s legacy of "supporting experimentation" and encouraging artists to take new directions in their work. She hopes to continue to develop new means of supporting local artists and plans to work with her colleagues to think critically about what supporting artists means in a changing context.
Conclusion
Both 3Arts Chicago and the Hyde Park Arts Center have taken significant steps in promoting strong, visionary leaders who share a commitment to supporting artists and the arts community. With Tager and Acuña at the helm, both organizations are well-positioned to continue making a positive impact on the lives of artists and audiences alike.
FAQs
- What is 3Arts Chicago’s mission?
- 3Arts Chicago’s mission is to support artists, specifically women artists, artists of color, and Deaf or disabled artists.
- What is Hyde Park Arts Center’s mission?
- Hyde Park Arts Center’s mission is to support experimentation and risk-taking in the arts, hosting exhibitions, residency programs, studio art classes, and free events.
- When will Cat Tager take on her new role?
- Cat Tager will step into her new role at the start of the new year.
- When will Mariela Acuña assume her new position?
- Mariela Acuña will assume her new position at the end of the month.
