President & CEO

Arts
Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County (The Arts Council) is
seeking a dynamic and visionary President & CEO (“CEO”) to lead
the organization in its next phase of growth in its lifecycle.
Entering its 75th year of operation, the Arts Council is the
first and oldest arts council in the country and serves a diverse
community of more than 385,000 residents throughout Forsyth County,
NC. The next CEO inherits a solid foundation from which to grow.
Over the past 3 years the organization’s leadership has rebuilt
relationships and community trust, developed a new strategic
roadmap/plan, aided in pandemic recovery through securing American
Rescue Plan Act funds, improved the financial outlook through
restructured debt agreement resulting in no further payments
required. Additionally, the organization facilitated, in
partnership with 4 other local agencies, an application and
interview process in a national initiative on Arts and Wellness.
The President & CEO search is being led by a search
committee consisting of current and past board of trustee members,
interim leadership, and is being chaired by Chad Cheek, Chair of
the Board of Trustees. To make recommendations or to express
interest in this role please email chad@elephantintheroom.com by March 31,
2024. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be
considered strictly confidential.   Learn more about the
position and its requirements at https://www.intothearts.org/post/arts-council-president-ceo-job-posting