James Carter Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi

Responsible for planning and implementing the programmatic and operational activities of A2SF, a multi-disciplinary performing arts presenter that champions performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a 21-day festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of over 80,000 people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kids activities, spectacles, and film screenings, A2SF presents the best in dance, theater, contemporary circus, digital programming, and comedy throughout the year. Highlights:• Annually programmed +200 music, theater, spectacle, digital arts, and educational events in coordination with the executive director• In coordination with the executive director, ran and maintained daily operations • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, adapted the traditional 2020 season to meet the moment virtually and with socially distanced performances• Rebooted dormant Community Engagement Committee, assembled community listening sessions, listened to community needs, and responded through programming and outreach• Developed county-wide partnerships to launch Live Here Now as a community outreach concert series in the wake of the pandemic.• Spearheaded the Festival Footprint Initiative, transforming it into a zero-waste event• Created program and project budgets; advised on operational budgets• Advised and collaborated on marketing and development directives• Notable Artists: Melissa Etheridge, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Reggie Watts, Tank and the Bangas, ADG7, Natu Camara, LADAMA, Pneuhaus, 600 HIGHWAYMEN, Theater in Quarantine, Wolf 359, The War and Treaty, Kishi Bashi, Flaco Navaja, Jazzmeia Horn, Sona Jobarteh, Scott Silven, Alsarah and the Nubatones, Postmodern Jukebox, Kate McIntosh, Cirque Alfonse, Polyglot Theatre, Acrobuffos, Juan Martinez, Mary Mattinglyhttp://www.a2sf.org

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Brooklyn, Ny

Experience Designer, Writer & Producer: NY_Hearts – 2012-2018• A four part, immersive love story that leads participants through the heart of New York City neighborhoods. Guided by the mobile phones, participants step into the shoes of a main character and listen to their love recount the story. Other platforms include online video and Tumblr.Curator and Booker of D-Lounge in the Daryl Roth Theatre Complex (2009)• Curator of music, spoken word, burlesque and readings• Negotiated agreements with artists• Wrote press releases and handled PR for artists• Created and maintained social networking marketing dancelikeforever at Center Stage, NY (Jan 2006–Jan 2007)• Co-produced and promoted monthly dance party, growing from of 90 to 200 over seven months• Responsible for administrative organization of box office, staffing and accounting• Marketing Manager – used email, social and traditional printArtists’ Night at L ‘Abattoir – Williamsburg, Brooklyn (2000–2003)• Ran a regular loft party featuring musicians, spoken word, clowns, comedians and visual artists• Booked, produced and promoted the monthly event; average attendance of 200

New York, Ny

I helped create multi-platform strategic campaigns for social impact over a variety of systemic issues, including Central and South American migration, gun violence in the U.S., and renewable energy. As a writer, I researched and wrote proposals for various projects, including documentary films, activists, non-profits, and NGOs. • Worked with clients on strategic concepts and research• Wrote and built informational decks• Wrote blog posts• Wrote copy for social media campaigns• Created work plans and distribution plans

Brooklyn, Ny

Extended Play is a new online hub published by The Civilians for artists and audiences to explore the many forms of investigative storytelling. They feature documentation, interviews, essays, audio and video about artists — both American and international — who work at the dynamic intersection of art and life, exploring creative process, community, politics and new innovations in storytelling. They highlight investigative, immersive, and interactive theater.• Managed Extended Play editorial calendar• Wrote and edited articles and interviews for publication• Optimized articles for Google/SEO• Posted and promoted articles in WordPress and on social media• Helped assemble an advisory board

Nyc

Associate Artistic Director• In coordination with the artistic director, ran and maintained the daily operations• Made artistic choices for the company and helped create the two pillar programs• Built relationships with directors, playwrights and actors to strengthen the artistic infrastructure • Created production, program and organization operating budgets• Wrote grant proposals and managed development directors Marketing Manager• Created timelines, wrote and edited copy, worked with in-house design team• Worked with vendors and media outlets to negotiate rates and delivery of materials• Hired and liaised with press agent• Gave interviews to media• Created a transmedia narrative for Feeder: A Love Story, including vlogs, blogs and Twitter feeds• Grew email database from 1200 to 5300• Managed and updated website with Dreamweaver• Sent out weekly email blasts to subscriber base with Constant Contact• Managed all social media• Created and maintained budgets• Edited video for promos soloNOVA Arts Festival – Producer & Lead Curator• Founded award winning festival celebrating solo performers • Co-Produced and curated festival for eight years• 2010 – Honored Nilaja Sun as soloNOVA Artist of the Year• 2009 – Honored Mike Daisey as soloNOVA Artist of the Year• Presented: Taylor Mac, Red Bastard, Martin Dockery, Kim Wayans, Carlos Andrés Goméz, Erin Markey• Partnered with venues: Performance Space 122, Daryl Roth Theatre Complex, Peoples Improv Theater• Programming included puppetry, dance, poetry, visual art, music, storytelling, burlesque, and magic

Nyc

Season Producer• In coordination with the executive director, ran and maintained daily operations of the company• Acted as Marketing Director for organization• Managed all social media• Sent out weekly email blasts to subscriber base with Constant Contact• Grew email database from 1200 to 4000• Wrote press releases and liaised with press agent• Booked event and production photographers• Coordinated with technical director on production builds and strikes, including orders and transport• Managed two theater spaces, including booking rehearsals, space maintenance and calendar• Hired and supervised box office and house managers for productions• Acted as intern coordinator for organization