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460 Harrison Avenue, 02118, Boston, MA, United States

Claudia Fiks

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About Claudia: with over two decades of leadership experience in the arts and culture sector, Claudia has honed her expertise in guiding artists and nonprofits at both national and international levels. She excels in crafting and implementing strategies that drive impactful programs forward, with proficiencies spanning program development, project management, fiscal governance, community engagement, event coordination, and fundraising. Claudia's strength lies in aligning programmatic objectives with organizational goals and funding requirements, fostering robust networks involving community partners, funders, policymakers, artists, administrators, and board stakeholders. Her professional legacy is marked by transformative collaborations that propel organizational missions forward, surpass fundraising objectives, and cultivate vibrant artistic communities. As a steadfast advocate for inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility, Claudia is deeply committed to dismantling barriers to participation and addressing the evolving needs of communities and audiences. Her dedication serves as a guiding principle for promoting equality and enhancing engagement across various art forms and contemporary cultural landscapes. Beyond her leadership roles, Claudia actively contributes to the arts ecosystem as a curator of exhibitions, art reviewer, juror, and panelist for organizations and individual artists. Current roles include: - Executive Director of Galatea Fine Arts Art Gallery - Correspondent writer for Artscope Magazine - Guided Tour for Art Nexus Magazine at Art Basel Miami, Basel, and The Armory Show NYC - Executive Director at Newton Open Studios, an annual art fair event held every spring, and independent curator - Art exhibition juror and grant panelist Past Roles: - Development Director at the Society of Arts and Crafts - Director of Institutional Advancement and Development at Fuller Craft Museum - Program Director at the Elliot School for Fine and Applied Arts - Program Director at New Art Center, Newton Claudia’s signature program, Sip & Chat, has been a beacon for artists and art leaders. In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the lockdown in 2021, she demonstrated adaptability and resilience by initiating a virtual version of Sip & Chat, facilitating meaningful conversations among art practitioners on transitioning to new models and adapting to unforeseen changes. After successfully offering Sip & Chat virtually for 15 months, the program has now resumed in person, showcasing Claudia's ability to navigate and overcome challenging circumstances. Claudia's second signature initiative includes an exhibition, Speak Up, which will be held in its third iteration at Piano Craft Gallery in November 2024. Additionally, she organized and curated The Alchemy of Art and Play at Piano Craft Gallery in February 2024, attracting hundreds of visitors. This exhibition transcends the confines of the exhibition space, inviting participants to embark on a transformative journey that embraces the synergy between creativity and play.