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“Susan brings a wealth of experience to her work as the Arts Council’s next Executive Director. That experience combined with her energy, her commitment to diversity, and her connections with the non-profit and business communities in Vermont will enrich the Council’s work as it moves forward under new leadership,” said Rebecca McMeekin, chair of the Board of Trustees.
Evans McClure comes to the VAC after serving as executive director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes since 2019. She also serves as the chair of the Board of Directors at the Addison County Economic Development Corporation, as a trustee for the Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg, and is a graduate of the Snelling Center for Government’s Vermont Leadership Institute.
Previously, Evans McClure served as executive director of VSA Vermont (now Inclusive Arts Vermont), which focuses on arts accessibility for all, and was director of programs and audience development at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, where she led a team responsible for major arts and cultural initiatives. She also launched the museum’s Food History Program and managed on-site educational opportunities for visitors. She holds an undergraduate degree in drama & theater and a master’s degree in arts education. Susan has also worked in the education departments of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and Shelburne Museum and in marketing at Magic Hat Brewing Company.
“The arts are a vital part of life in Vermont, and I am thrilled to be joining the dedicated team at the Vermont Arts Council in this work to build the future of our creative state,” said Evans McClure.
Evans McClure succeeds Amy Cunningham, who has been serving as interim executive director since former executive director Karen Mittelman stepped down Oct. 31. Cunningham will return to her role as deputy director.
Evans McClure’s first day as executive director will be May 8, 2023.
Arts Consulting Group, the leading full-service firm for the arts and culture industry, guided the national executive search process in partnership with the VAC.
About the Vermont Arts Council
The Vermont Arts Council envisions a Vermont where all people have access to the arts and creativity in their lives, education, and communities. Engagement with the arts transforms individuals, connects us more deeply to each other, energizes the economy, and sustains the vibrant cultural landscape that makes Vermont a great place to live. Since 1965, the Council has been the state's primary provider of funding, advocacy, and information for the arts in Vermont. Learn more at www.vermontartscouncil.org
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