Michael McNulty

2754 Clinch Haven Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 276-220-2664 (mobile) | 276-376-4520 (office) [email protected] | www.amusemeants.com

Professional Summary

Passionate advocate of inclusive, transformational experiences in pursuit of civic virtue. Committed tryer-on of others’ shoes for mile-walking. Chaser of challenging perspectives, inspired recognitions, and good cheer.

Executive Director, Pro-Art Association: 2020-Present

Leadership of mission-driven, arts-presenting & education organization, dedicated to accessibility in the geographically isolated and impoverished region of Central Appalachia. Responsible for implementation of strategic plan, board engagement, civic representation/advocacy, program curation & development, civic & business partnerships, budgeting and fundraising. Oversight of operational staff of seven managing program logistics, finance, communications and marketing.

Outcomes & Accomplishments:

30% increase in annual attendance numbers over a 3 year period.
38% increase in income over 3 years (including 42% in individual contributions) correlated to strategic communications initiative and the cultivation of new fiscal resources.
1200+% increase in non-subscriber ticket sales and 52% increase in subscription ticket sales, increasing and diversifying audience as a result of increased program diversification.
Development of significant new organizational partnerships: Appalachian African-American Cultural Ctr., Appalachian Ctr. for the Arts, Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc., etc.

Chair, Department of Visual & Performing Arts: University of Virginia’s College at Wise: 2014-2020

Leadership & Administration of ~20 faculty and staff responsible for visual art, music & theater production & exhibition, curricular program development, implementation, assessment, review, reporting, strategic planning and disciplinary accreditation. Responsible for ~$1 million budget, coordination with development on fundraising, faculty recruitment & evaluation, student recruitment, undergraduate research, communication & marketing, facilities/equipment logistics, and institutional representation and outreach.

Developed and resourced a supplemental funding program for equipment replacement and upgrades, including a transition to an all Steinway school.
Led successful reform of institutional standards for Tenure and Promotion of arts faculty.
Developed external partnerships with professional organizations- Pro-Art, Appalachian Ctr. for the Arts.
Increased and further diversified full-time faculty staffing by 20%.

Theater Division Head: University of Virginia’s College at Wise: 2002-2014/ Professor of Theater Arts (concurrent): 2002-Present.

Leadership of 18 faculty & staff in art, music & theater production/exhibition, curricular program, assessment, reporting and accreditation. Responsible for $1 million annual budget, fundraising coordination, faculty recruitment & evaluation, strategic planning, marketing coordination, facilities oversight, civic representation and outreach.