Savannah
Chance
Farago
eLearning, Savannah
- B.S., Northeastern University
- M.A., M.B.A., Southern Methodist University
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Director of marketing and communications, Bay Chamber Concerts; director of communications, Westport Country Playhouse; marketing manager, Contemporary American Theatre Company
Courses:
- AADM 201 Working in Arts and Entertainment Industries
- AADM 440 Event Planning for Artists and Art Managers
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 709 Legal Issues in the Arts
- AADM 745 Promoting the Arts
- AADM 788 Arts Administration M.A. Thesis
Patrick A.
Kelsey
eLearning, Savannah
- B.S., entrepreneurship, technical theatre, Ball State University
- M.F.A., theatre management and producing, Columbia University
- MBA, Nyack College
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Managing director, development director, Irish Repertory Theatre; general manager, Camp Broadway; general manager, Ford Center for the Performing Arts; director of operations, Clear Channel Entertainment/SFX/Pace Theatrical Group
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"Two beautiful daughters."
Awards, recognition, honors:
Dean's MBA Scholarship Award, Nyack College; Ernst & Young Outstanding New Venture Plan - The Illustre Theatre, Ball State University; Meritous Scene Design Award - The Fourth Chair, KC/American College Theatre Festival; Master of Business Administration Graduate Scholarship, Nyack College; Shubert Presidential Scholarship, Columbia University; Hammerstein Center Departmental Research Assistantship, Columbia University
Organizations:
Association of Arts Administration Educators, Americans for the Arts
Publications and/or presentations:
Association of Arts Administration Educators 2011 Annual Conference Panelist 'Serving From The Ivory Tower: Redirecting The Conversation'
Inspiration for teaching:
"Arts administration is my passion. After seeing my first play, I knew I was going to have a career in the theatre. However, as the years passed, I also realized that my creative talents paled to those around me. It is then that I discovered the discipline of arts administration and I never looked back. I love everything about it, none more than that the arts administrator is indeed a 'jack of all trades, master of none.' For the arts administrator, no two days are the same and every day is a challenge.
"Having 'paid my dues' as a professional and learned a lot in both commercial and not-for-profit theatre, I felt it was time for me to share my experiences with those that share my passion. It is my objective to teach others all that I know so they can then become the arts leaders of tomorrow."
"Having 'paid my dues' as a professional and learned a lot in both commercial and not-for-profit theatre, I felt it was time for me to share my experiences with those that share my passion. It is my objective to teach others all that I know so they can then become the arts leaders of tomorrow."
Courses:
- AADM 225 Legal Issues in Arts and Entertainment
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 739 Raising Funds for Arts Organizations
- AADM 745 Promoting the Arts
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Atlanta
Vanessa
Bamber
Atlanta
- B.A., University of Florida
- M.B.A., Illinois State University
W. Patrick
Fulbright
Atlanta
- A.A., Polk State College
- B.S., Florida Southern College
- M.B.A., Kennesaw State University
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Owner, Grief Relief Estate Liquidators; publisher and owner, Tidbits of Cobb County; merchant, The Home Depot Corporation; teacher, Marietta Six Grade Academy; vice president of operations, Soft Track Supply; director and general manager US Operations, USAFF Inc.; operations manager, The Home Depot Corporation
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Start-up management for The Home Depot's largest single capital endeavor, the 1.4 million-square-foot Savannah Import Distribution Center
Awards, recognition, honors:
Top Business Plan, EMBA Class of 2010; Value Award, The Home Depot; Human Relations Award, Dale Carnegie
Organizations:
Reinhardt Symphony Orchestra, Delta Epsilon Iota, Coles College of Business Alumni - Kennesaw State University, Sigma Phi Epsilon - Florida Southern College Business Fraternity, Florida Southern College Alumni, Boy Scouts of America - Troop Scoutmaster
Publications and/or presentations:
Atlanta Gun Club Financial and Business Plan Presentation, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, 2010
Inspiration for teaching:
"One should guard against preaching to young people success in the customary form as the main aim in life. The most important motive for work in school and in life is pleasure in work, pleasure in its result, and the knowledge of the value of the result to the community." Albert Einstein
It has taken me awhile to understand that my joy in life is to be a teacher; to pass on the knowledge I have learned through my business endeavors, educational experience and life lessons. I am blessed to be involved in the development of students, which inspires me to strive to make a difference in their lives, to imprint a piece of my experiences on them so that they can achieve whatever they desire and find joy in that endeavor.
It has taken me awhile to understand that my joy in life is to be a teacher; to pass on the knowledge I have learned through my business endeavors, educational experience and life lessons. I am blessed to be involved in the development of students, which inspires me to strive to make a difference in their lives, to imprint a piece of my experiences on them so that they can achieve whatever they desire and find joy in that endeavor.
Courses:
- BUSI 101 Introduction to Business
- BUSI 781 Global Marketing Management
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Sarah Clare
Meyer
Atlanta, eLearning
- B.A., theater/music, Hope College
- M.F.A., theater/arts administration, Wayne State University
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Company manager, Chautauqua Theater Company; managing director, Pig Iron Theater Company; company manager, New York Stage and Film; company manager, Barrington Stage Company; artistic partner, Breathe Art Theater Workshop; advisory board, Serenbe Playhouse; advisory board, New York Shakespeare Exchange
Organizations:
Association for Arts Administration Educators
Publications and/or presentations:
Articles
"Teaching an Artistic Staff the Skills of Leadership: A Case Study in Practical Application of Leadership Principles in the Arts" - "The International Journal of the Arts in Society" Vol. 3, Issue 1, fall, 2008. Common Ground Publishing
"Teaching an Artistic Staff the Skills of Leadership: A Case Study in Practical Application of Leadership Principles in the Arts" - "The International Journal of the Arts in Society" Vol. 3, Issue 1, fall, 2008. Common Ground Publishing
Inspiration for teaching:
"As a teacher, I have found great joy in sharing my experiences and mentoring students as they strive to develop careers that are functional and fulfilling. All of my courses include practical elements, whereby students explore the industry's ups and downs, the history of the work and its impact on the field, and the realities artists and administrators face when they enter the workforce, always reminding students of the big picture and the interconnections within it.
"It is a thrill and a privilege to spend time with my students, sharing my thoughts and ideas, and learning from their dreams, ambitions and the creative energy they bring the Arts and Entertainment industry. I particularly enjoy working with them as they journey into a life in the arts, navigating the practicalities of art as a business and as a lifestyle.
"As a manager who began her career as an artist, I understand the unique aspects and challenges of both the artistic and managerial viewpoints. More importantly, I have become increasingly interested in exploring the process of collaboration between the two sides, in the hope of facilitating communication - and even blurring lines - so that artists and managers can function as one unit. I encourage students to embrace the interaction between artist and manager and ultimately, the practitioner and the industry."
"It is a thrill and a privilege to spend time with my students, sharing my thoughts and ideas, and learning from their dreams, ambitions and the creative energy they bring the Arts and Entertainment industry. I particularly enjoy working with them as they journey into a life in the arts, navigating the practicalities of art as a business and as a lifestyle.
"As a manager who began her career as an artist, I understand the unique aspects and challenges of both the artistic and managerial viewpoints. More importantly, I have become increasingly interested in exploring the process of collaboration between the two sides, in the hope of facilitating communication - and even blurring lines - so that artists and managers can function as one unit. I encourage students to embrace the interaction between artist and manager and ultimately, the practitioner and the industry."
Courses:
- AADM 425 Career Management for Artists
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 709 Legal Issues in the Arts
- AADM 739 Raising Funds for Arts Organizations
- AADM 745 Promoting the ArtsEvent Planning
- AADM 788 Arts Administration M.A. Thesis
Elizabeth
Wheeler
Atlanta
- B.S., Middle Tennessee University
- J.D., University of Georgia School of Law
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Intellectual property committee, Young lawyers division of the State Bar of Georgia; intellectual property law section, State Bar of Georgia
Awards, recognition, honors:
Class of 2011 Leadership Academy, Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia
Organizations:
Member, executive board, entertainment and sports law section, State Bar of Georgia
Publications and/or presentations:
- "The Protection of Visual Artists Through Consignment of Art Statutes," University of Georgia Journal on Intellectual Property Law, Vol. 18, Issue 2
- Guest lecturer, Intellectual Property Issues in Fashion Design, 8th Annual Entertainment Law Institute, Emory University School of Law, Nov. 2010
Hong Kong
Brian
Bittner
Hong Kong
eLearning
Thomas Cannon
eLearning
Chance
Farago
eLearning, Savannah
- B.S., Northeastern University
- M.A., M.B.A., Southern Methodist University
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Director of marketing and communications, Bay Chamber Concerts; director of communications, Westport Country Playhouse; marketing manager, Contemporary American Theatre Company
Courses:
- AADM 201 Working in Arts and Entertainment Industries
- AADM 440 Event Planning for Artists and Art Managers
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 709 Legal Issues in the Arts
- AADM 745 Promoting the Arts
- AADM 788 Arts Administration M.A. Thesis
Patrick A.
Kelsey
eLearning, Savannah
- B.S., entrepreneurship, technical theatre, Ball State University
- M.F.A., theatre management and producing, Columbia University
- MBA, Nyack College
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Managing director, development director, Irish Repertory Theatre; general manager, Camp Broadway; general manager, Ford Center for the Performing Arts; director of operations, Clear Channel Entertainment/SFX/Pace Theatrical Group
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"Two beautiful daughters."
Awards, recognition, honors:
Dean's MBA Scholarship Award, Nyack College; Ernst & Young Outstanding New Venture Plan - The Illustre Theatre, Ball State University; Meritous Scene Design Award - The Fourth Chair, KC/American College Theatre Festival; Master of Business Administration Graduate Scholarship, Nyack College; Shubert Presidential Scholarship, Columbia University; Hammerstein Center Departmental Research Assistantship, Columbia University
Organizations:
Association of Arts Administration Educators, Americans for the Arts
Publications and/or presentations:
Association of Arts Administration Educators 2011 Annual Conference Panelist 'Serving From The Ivory Tower: Redirecting The Conversation'
Inspiration for teaching:
"Arts administration is my passion. After seeing my first play, I knew I was going to have a career in the theatre. However, as the years passed, I also realized that my creative talents paled to those around me. It is then that I discovered the discipline of arts administration and I never looked back. I love everything about it, none more than that the arts administrator is indeed a 'jack of all trades, master of none.' For the arts administrator, no two days are the same and every day is a challenge.
"Having 'paid my dues' as a professional and learned a lot in both commercial and not-for-profit theatre, I felt it was time for me to share my experiences with those that share my passion. It is my objective to teach others all that I know so they can then become the arts leaders of tomorrow."
"Having 'paid my dues' as a professional and learned a lot in both commercial and not-for-profit theatre, I felt it was time for me to share my experiences with those that share my passion. It is my objective to teach others all that I know so they can then become the arts leaders of tomorrow."
Courses:
- AADM 225 Legal Issues in Arts and Entertainment
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 739 Raising Funds for Arts Organizations
- AADM 745 Promoting the Arts
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Sarah Clare
Meyer
Atlanta, eLearning
- B.A., theater/music, Hope College
- M.F.A., theater/arts administration, Wayne State University
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Company manager, Chautauqua Theater Company; managing director, Pig Iron Theater Company; company manager, New York Stage and Film; company manager, Barrington Stage Company; artistic partner, Breathe Art Theater Workshop; advisory board, Serenbe Playhouse; advisory board, New York Shakespeare Exchange
Organizations:
Association for Arts Administration Educators
Publications and/or presentations:
Articles
"Teaching an Artistic Staff the Skills of Leadership: A Case Study in Practical Application of Leadership Principles in the Arts" - "The International Journal of the Arts in Society" Vol. 3, Issue 1, fall, 2008. Common Ground Publishing
"Teaching an Artistic Staff the Skills of Leadership: A Case Study in Practical Application of Leadership Principles in the Arts" - "The International Journal of the Arts in Society" Vol. 3, Issue 1, fall, 2008. Common Ground Publishing
Inspiration for teaching:
"As a teacher, I have found great joy in sharing my experiences and mentoring students as they strive to develop careers that are functional and fulfilling. All of my courses include practical elements, whereby students explore the industry's ups and downs, the history of the work and its impact on the field, and the realities artists and administrators face when they enter the workforce, always reminding students of the big picture and the interconnections within it.
"It is a thrill and a privilege to spend time with my students, sharing my thoughts and ideas, and learning from their dreams, ambitions and the creative energy they bring the Arts and Entertainment industry. I particularly enjoy working with them as they journey into a life in the arts, navigating the practicalities of art as a business and as a lifestyle.
"As a manager who began her career as an artist, I understand the unique aspects and challenges of both the artistic and managerial viewpoints. More importantly, I have become increasingly interested in exploring the process of collaboration between the two sides, in the hope of facilitating communication - and even blurring lines - so that artists and managers can function as one unit. I encourage students to embrace the interaction between artist and manager and ultimately, the practitioner and the industry."
"It is a thrill and a privilege to spend time with my students, sharing my thoughts and ideas, and learning from their dreams, ambitions and the creative energy they bring the Arts and Entertainment industry. I particularly enjoy working with them as they journey into a life in the arts, navigating the practicalities of art as a business and as a lifestyle.
"As a manager who began her career as an artist, I understand the unique aspects and challenges of both the artistic and managerial viewpoints. More importantly, I have become increasingly interested in exploring the process of collaboration between the two sides, in the hope of facilitating communication - and even blurring lines - so that artists and managers can function as one unit. I encourage students to embrace the interaction between artist and manager and ultimately, the practitioner and the industry."
Courses:
- AADM 425 Career Management for Artists
- AADM 701 Principles of Arts Administration
- AADM 709 Legal Issues in the Arts
- AADM 739 Raising Funds for Arts Organizations
- AADM 745 Promoting the ArtsEvent Planning
- AADM 788 Arts Administration M.A. Thesis
