Robin Gillette

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Founder and Consultant @ Arts Progress
Minneapolis, MN, US
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I'm the founder and head wrangler at Arts Progress, a consulting firm with a team that offers short-term work in nonprofit management, primarily but not exclusively arts-related. Specialties include: executive-level job searches and interim executive management. More at www.artsprogress.com.

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Arts Progress

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Founder and Consultant
Minneapolis, MN, US
Website:
artsprogress.com
Employees:
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Robin Gillette Work Experience Details
  • Arts Progress
    Founder And Consultant
    Arts Progress
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
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  • Arts Progress
    Founder/Consultant
    Arts Progress Oct 2013 - Present
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Arts Progress is the next step in my trajectory of managing complex arts projects. I love working with people and organizations on a short-term basis to help them develop their own strengths. I'll listen to where you are and where you want to go, learn about the unique environment you operate in, break down the complexities that constrain you, and propose a manageable plan to move you forward. I'll speak clearly and honestly to leaders, staff and boards, without hiding behind jargon. More details available at www.artsprogress.com.Present/recent clients include: Theater Mu, Jungle Theater, TigerLion Arts, The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, Mill City Summer Opera, Park Square Theatre, Theater Latté Da, Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute, Ann Bancroft Foundation, Rosy Simas Danse, Playwrights’ Center, Sheldon Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, Brownbody, SteppingStone Theatre, Minnesota State Arts Board, and Northern Spark.Sample projects:• Managing executive-level job search• Interim managing director• Project-managing an outdoor theater production• Writing grants for local and national foundations• Organizational assessment and planning• Administering grant program
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  • The Jungle Theater
    Managing Director
    The Jungle Theater Apr 2020 - Jun 2023
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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  • The Jungle Theater
    Interim Managing Director
    The Jungle Theater Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    The Jungle Theater produces imaginative work in an intimate setting that is deeply rooted in the LynLake neighborhood of Minneapolis. In her third season as Artistic Director, Sarah Rasmussen has significantly increased the representation of women, both on and off stage, and has renewed the Jungle’s commitment to producing and commissioning new work. The Jungle is also passionate about supporting new generations of theater makers through such program as JungleWrites, a free playwrighting course and mentorship program for teenage girls. A flagship example of the transformational power of the performing arts, the Jungle plays a vital role in the economic and cultural development of its neighborhood. The Jungle was founded in 1991 by Bain Boehlke and counts among its credits a dozen Ivey Awards and numerous top production awards from critics.
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  • Theater Latté Da
    Interim Managing Director
    Theater Latté Da Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Founded in 1998, Theater Latté Da (TLD) is in its 20th season of presenting original and re-imagined musical theater. Theater Latté Da seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. TLD is dedicated to expanding the American Musical Theater with work that speaks to a contemporary audience. Theater Latté Da has fostered innovation and diversity since its conception. We believe in work that is bold and collaborative; we act with integrity and gratitude. These values are integral to the organization’s health and drives the discussion at every stage of decision-making. Through productions that transcend the conventional, the organization helps solidify the Twin Cities’ reputation as a place where progressive art plays a vital role.Theater Latté Da is the only nonprofit professional theater in the Twin Cities that exclusively produces musical theater. Since its inception, TLD has presented 70 Mainstage productions, including ten world premieres, and ten area premieres.
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  • Mps Arts
    Interim Exploration Coordinator
    Mps Arts Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Covered maternity leave in department responsible for coordinating arts experiences for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). The mission of MPS Arts is to ensure equity of access to quality arts education for every MPS student, every day. Through creating, performing and responding to the arts, MPS students achieve academic and artistic success while becoming engaged, empowered citizens.
  • Minnesota Fringe Festival
    Executive Director
    Minnesota Fringe Festival Sep 2006 - Sep 2013
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Midwest’s largest non-juried performing arts festival, including: planning and overseeing the Fringe Festival; creating and managing an annual budget of $714,000; working with the board of directors; managing year-round (5), seasonal (75) and volunteer (420) staff; planning and executing marketing and outreach efforts; artist training in marketing, fundraising and press relations; and leading fundraising efforts with foundations, state government and individuals.
  • Mixed Blood Theatre
    Marketing/Community Relations
    Mixed Blood Theatre Sep 2003 - Aug 2006
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Responsible for implementing a blend of traditional and grassroots marketing plans for professional multicultural theater company. Also responsible for community outreach efforts (particularly within African-American, Latino and disability communities); box office operations including database maintenance; services for patrons with disabilities, including creation of a ground-breaking captioning system for hearing-impaired audiences.
  • Outward Spiral Theatre
    Managing Director/Board Member
    Outward Spiral Theatre Jul 2002 - Jul 2004
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    In conjunction with the artistic director, responsible for all production, financial, administrative and fundraising duties for this gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender (GLBT) theater, including production management, grant writing and community development.
  • Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts
    Associate Producer, Contemporary Programming
    Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Sep 2001 - Dec 2001
    Greater New York City Area
    Responsible for coordinating three performance series: New Visions (new collaborations between classical musicians and contemporary theater/performance artists), Midsummer Night Swing (festival of dance music performed on the Lincoln Center plaza), and American Songbook (celebration of contemporary American songwriting). Duties included contracts, budgets, production needs and company management.
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  • Lincoln Center Festival
    Production Coordinator
    Lincoln Center Festival Feb 1999 - Sep 2001
    Greater New York City Area
    Responsible for coordinating all technical production needs for an annual twelve-venue international festival of theater, dance, opera and music. Duties included handling venue contracts, communication with artists regarding technical requirements, all production staff payroll, and handicapped accessibility of non-traditional venues.

Robin Gillette Skills

Fundraising Performing Arts Theatre Community Outreach Arts Administration Nonprofits Event Planning Public Speaking Grant Writing Festivals Volunteer Management Press Releases Theatrical Production Event Management Management Social Media Marketing Editing Non Profits Philanthropy Non Profit Administration Grants Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Management

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