Michael McNulty
2754 Clinch Haven Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
276-220-2664 (mobile) | 276-376-4520 (office)
[email protected] | www.amusemeants.com
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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.
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Education
- Masters of Fine Arts—Directing (Theatrical): Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Bachelors of Fine Arts—Acting: Emerson College, Boston, MA.
Executive Director, Pro-Art Association: 2020-Present
Leadership of mission-driven, arts-presenting & education organization, dedicated to accessibility in Central Appalachia. Responsible for implementation of strategic plan, board engagement, civic representation, program curation & development, civic & business partnerships, budgeting and fundraising. Oversight of operational staff of seven managing program logistics, finance, communications and marketing.
- 34% increase in annual attendance numbers over a 4 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 new organizational partnerships: Appalachian African-American Cultural Ctr., Appalachian Ctr. for the Arts, Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc, Lyric Theater.
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, assessment, review, reporting, strategic planning and disciplinary accreditation. Responsible for ~$1 million budget, fundraising coordination, faculty recruitment & evaluation, student recruitment, 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%.
Division Head: University of Virginia’s College at Wise: 2002-2014/ Professor of Theater Arts (concurrent): 2002-Present.