Ian Mackenzie-Thurley Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ohio

The Fitton Center is a not-for-profit community arts center featuring a variety of programs, including: visual and performing arts classes, exhibitions, entertainment and theatre productions, for all ages. The Fitton Center's purpose is to provide unique arts experiences and to "build community excellence through the arts and culture."PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:ARTISTIC• Full artistic planning, development and refocus of the Fitton Center, with over 40 sold out shows over the past three seasons, across all series. • Development & management of the nationally recognized StreetSpark mural program throughout Hamilton • Partnership development with the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame for their first gallery fine art exhibition• Placement of Hatched Baby and Baroque Trajectory public sculptures in partnership with City of Sculpture & Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE • Retired existing organizational debt & deficit• Complete restructure of the financial operating and reporting systems • Increased ticket sales, sponsorship and revenue as a direct result of programming. • An increase in funding from all major funding partners including the Ohio Arts Council, ArtsWave, City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • Development of an extensive Community Engagement program throughout greater Hamilton and Butler County• 2018 Partner of the Year, Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities • Development and Management of the StreetSpark Mural Program PROMOTION, MEDIA & MARKETING • Full rebranding of the Fitton Center, including the development of integrated design throughout all marketing elements• Regular promotional coverage on all local Cincinnati TV stations • Organization of the Hamilton (the musical) promotional shoot with the American Cape sculpture in downtown Hamilton with international coverage

Australia, United Kingdom, Usa

I have had over 20 years experience in the creation, marketing and production of theatrical productions, concerts, exhibitions and events. This is includes the presentation of performances at venues that include the Sydney Opera House, Chichester Festival Theatre and Harlech Castle. As well as successful commercial projects, I have been responsible for the development of community based events in urban and rural areas. I have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of theatrical and concert productions as well as visual arts, new writing and dance.

Wales, United Kingdom

ARTISTIC DIRECTORAs the Artistic Director of The Constellation Project in North Wales, I was instrumental in the creation of new writing (in Welsh & English), public art projects, professional and participant based theatre, new music commissions, dance presentations, workshops at schools and youth clubs, the development of short films and digital media and a host of other public and community based projects. The Constellation Project produced Men of Harlech, central to Wales' contribution to the 2012 London Olympics Cultural Olympiad, with over 300 school-aged performers in Harlech Castle, North Wales.Production Highlights Include:• Men of Harlech at Harlech Castle as part of the 2012 London Olympics Cultural Olympiad, including over an hour of new music commissions • The Survivors Project, in conjunction with Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Services and Chickenshed Theatre Company from North London• The Welsh National Opera performing 400ft underground in a slate mine as part of a season of live events and film screenings• The Dragon Tales & Harlech 394 bi-lingual community writing projects• Harlech Castle Summer Season of professional outdoor theatre• The Big Arty Poem – 40ft environmental art sculpture on the beach front

London, United Kingdom

Klimt as an arts consultancy to larger production and theatre companies, providing artistic support and strategic advice on programming, repertoire, casting and workshops. It was also engaged in public and community events as well as eduction and outreach.

Sydney, Australia

Production Experience Includes:• Programming and artistic planning of single events, national tours and full seasons of theatre, concerts and events• Drafting of full production and marketing budgets for stand alone projects and full seasons• Venue and event branding as well as marketing development including the creation of logos, website roll out and ongoing management • Research and development for new programming, with the inclusion of financial breakdowns and audience projections for each event• Ticketing contracts and oversight of box office reporting• Artist and agent liaison. Negotiation and drafting of artist contracts, organization of travel, accommodation (of solo artists, bands and full orchestras)• Liaison and management of production and technical staff on all aspects of theatrical, technical and transport logistics• Front of house operations including staff, ticketing, foyer, bar and concessions • Responsibility for printed program creation, merchandise budgets and point of sale availability with venues

Graduate Diploma Of Dramatic Art, Directing

Bachelor Of Music, Voice And Opera

High School Senior Certificate