Brian J. Heck Email & Phone Number

Brian J. Heck is a strategic marketing director with over 20 years of experience in non-profit arts and events leadership. Over the course of his career he has honed his skills as a brand storyteller, working with multidisciplinary creative professionals to produce dynamic campaigns that highlight an organization’s unique value.With a decade in leadership at Symphony Space and another ten years as Director of Marketing for the American Symphony Orchestra, and more recently The Orchestra Now, Brian has led teams in promoting and positioning a wide variety of events—from music and dance to theater and film—creating innovative initiatives that developed loyal audiences and resulted in sold out performances at such venues as Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Symphony Space, and Carnegie Hall. Brian believes the key to fostering connections and enriching experiences lies in breaking down the barriers between artist and audience. It has been the guiding principle of his career, and also serves him well in his commitment to LGBTQIA+ advocacy. A long-time volunteer and leader with NYC Pride, Brian recently sat on the executive board of the mission-driven organization as the March Director, marrying his expertise in audience experience to his passion for community representation in service of equality and love.

Listed skills include Entertainment, Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, and 12 others.

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  Illinois Wesleyan University

  Theatre Arts