ArtStarts in Schools Executive Director Departing

The following is excerpted from a communication issued by ArtStarts in Schools.

Navida Nuraney. | Image: ArtStarts in Schools.

ArtStarts in Schools has announced the departure of its executive director Navida Nuraney as of March 11, 2020. Nuraney has been executive director with ArtStarts since 2011. During her tenure, she led the organization through a tremendous period of sustained growth. ArtStarts disburses more than $1.2 million in grants annually to support artists to work in schools and coordinates the delivery of over 2,000 performances and workshops to engage over 500,000 young people in communities across the province of British Columbia. ArtStarts also offers professional development opportunities for artists and educators and supports families to access creative experiences together through programming in the ArtStarts Gallery in downtown Vancouver.   

“Navida has been an exceptional leader for ArtStarts in Schools. The legacy of her creative leadership is embedded into the people and culture of the organization, and it will support our mission moving forward. ArtStarts stands today – agile, increasingly relevant, and socially conscious because of the contributions of Navida and her team,” said Thara Vayali, board president. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and ArtStarts staff we wish Navida the very best in her new role as Assistant Director with Cultural Services at the City of Vancouver.”

The board will soon announce a plan for the transition period to a new leader focused on delivering ArtStarts in Schools’ strategic plan. Inquiries may be directed to Thara Vayali at board-exec@artstarts.com.

The BC Alliance wishes Navida all the best in her new role!