Molly Clark
Atascadero
Summary
Accomplished Arts Administrator and Performing Arts Curator with a Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Passionate about providing access to diverse and transformative artistic experiences, fostering community engagement, and leading strategic initiatives that enhance cultural programming.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cal Poly Arts (Cal Poly University)
08.2021 - Current
- Curated and led dynamic performing arts seasons, bringing world-class artists to the Central Coast and expanding audience demographics
- Implemented innovative residency programs, facilitating deeper engagement between artists, students, and the community through collaborative art-making experiences
- Spearheaded diversity initiatives, presenting performances that reflect various cultures and identities to build empathetic and cross-cultural understanding
- Strengthened community partnerships, collaborating with local organizations and academic departments to enhance outreach and educational opportunities
- Managed strategic fundraising efforts, securing sponsorships and donor contributions to support program expansion and financial sustainability
Artistic Director
ArtPower (UC San Diego)
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
- Led artistic programming, curating performances that garnered the UC San Diego Diversity Award in 2016 for commitment to diverse programming
- Developed cross-disciplinary collaborations, connecting artists with various academic departments to create meaningful experiences for students and the community
- Expanded audience engagement, implementing initiatives that attracted a multigenerational and diverse demographic
- Managed budgets and fundraising, overseeing financial planning and securing funding to support artistic endeavors
- University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Marketing & Communications Manager
Walnut Hill School For The Arts
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Responsible for building a strong, compelling brand for the School and supporting all arts and
academic faculty, admission deans, and development officers through innovative
communications strategies and community outreach. - Nurtured community partnerships to yield learning opportunities for students.
- Created and implemented social media strategies to increase engagement of alumni, current students and prospective students.
- Managed web presence of the school and created video media to compliment online development, admission and PR strategies.
- Editor in Chief for online magazine.
Development and Communications Manager
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
08.2007 - 09.2011
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of development and communication strategies
to increase the visibility and resources of SDYS. - Aided artistic staff in development of program initiatives in relation to funding guidelines.
- Represented SDYS in community arts advocacy coalition and outreach activities in San Diego and Mexico.
- Researched, planned, wrote, reported on corporate, foundation, and government grants. Developed and implemented board training and education opportunities.
- Supervised all employees in marketing and development departments.
- Planned and executed donor appreciation and cultivation events as well as the fundraising gala.
- Maintained the integrity of the SDYS brand in print and online communications.
Education
Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Arts Programming and Curation
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Fundraising and Development
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Event Planning and Management
- Budget Management
Timeline
Director
Cal Poly Arts (Cal Poly University)
08.2021 - Current
Artistic Director
ArtPower (UC San Diego)
01.2012 - 12.2021
Marketing & Communications Manager
Walnut Hill School For The Arts
09.2011 - 12.2012
Development and Communications Manager
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
08.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management -
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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