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The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Norton as executive director, formerly the program coordinator at GVCA/ Livingston Arts Center. This post follows the resignation of former director Kathryn Hollinger this past fall.
GVCA, a private non-profit, member-supported organization has been Livingston County’s official arts council for 44 years and continues to strive to enrich the quality of life in Livingston County by encouraging and promoting the arts and cultural activities through support of artists, schools and community groups.
Norton brings a great deal of creativity and energy to the demanding position of director. He has been at GVCA since 2008, when the arts council partnered with Livingston County to open the Livingston Arts Center on Murray Hill Drive — which includes three galleries, learning space, and a gift shop — and has evolved over the last few years as both an arts organization and an arts destination. Norton holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, master’s in education, and has nearly completed his fine arts degree. He taught in public schools for more than 10 years. Norton has directed more than 20 plays throughout the area in the past decade including last summer’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the arts center.
“The GVCA board is thrilled that Chris Norton has decided to step up to the position of executive director. We value his wide range of experience in the arts, and his enthusiasm for this organization,” Louise Wadsworth, co-chair of GVCA board of directors, said. “He will bring a fresh perspective to the Arts Center and the many programs it offers to the community.”
“I feel very lucky to be a part of this important organization,” Norton added. “GVCA will continue to work towards improving the quality of life for all Livingston County residents. My goal is to build on the strong foundation we have been given through member support and strong support from the county governments, as well as the New York State Council on the Arts.”
The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Norton as executive director, formerly the program coordinator at GVCA/ Livingston Arts Center. This post follows the resignation of former director Kathryn Hollinger this past fall.
GVCA, a private non-profit, member-supported organization has been Livingston County’s official arts council for 44 years and continues to strive to enrich the quality of life in Livingston County by encouraging and promoting the arts and cultural activities through support of artists, schools and community groups.
Norton brings a great deal of creativity and energy to the demanding position of director. He has been at GVCA since 2008, when the arts council partnered with Livingston County to open the Livingston Arts Center on Murray Hill Drive — which includes three galleries, learning space, and a gift shop — and has evolved over the last few years as both an arts organization and an arts destination. Norton holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, master’s in education, and has nearly completed his fine arts degree. He taught in public schools for more than 10 years. Norton has directed more than 20 plays throughout the area in the past decade including last summer’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the arts center.
“The GVCA board is thrilled that Chris Norton has decided to step up to the position of executive director. We value his wide range of experience in the arts, and his enthusiasm for this organization,” Louise Wadsworth, co-chair of GVCA board of directors, said. “He will bring a fresh perspective to the Arts Center and the many programs it offers to the community.”
“I feel very lucky to be a part of this important organization,” Norton added. “GVCA will continue to work towards improving the quality of life for all Livingston County residents. My goal is to build on the strong foundation we have been given through member support and strong support from the county governments, as well as the New York State Council on the Arts.”
