Office Phone: 410-230-0200
General E-mail: [email protected]
STAFF DIRECTORY:
Jeannie L. Howe, Executive Director, [email protected]
David London, Deputy Director, [email protected]
Alix Fenhagen, Baker Artist Portfolios Manager, [email protected]
STAFF BIOS:
Jeannie L. Howe, Executive Director
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Jeannie L. Howe is the Executive Director of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA), a regional, membership organization that was organized by artists and cultural organizations to unify, nurture and promote the cultural sector in Baltimore and its five surrounding counties. Under her leadership, since January 2012 GBCA has transformed and expanded its services to the cultural community, including: new professional development initiatives for artists and emerging arts management leaders of color; re-launched audience development strategies; supported artists with awards and grants; and advocated for the health, visibility, and financial strength of the sector. Membership during this time has increased from 80 to nearly 500 artists and organizations.
Prior to joining GBCA, Howe was founder and president of BayCliff Associates, and provided management and fundraising consultation for nonprofit clients, including Everyman Theatre in Baltimore for whom she led a successful $17.7 million capital campaign. Her career has included leadership positions with a range of nonprofit organizations including the Alley Theatre, Baltimore Reads, and The Marrow Foundation (now Be the Match Foundation). Howe has held many volunteer positions including her current service on the Baltimore Orchard Project and Callaway Garrison Improvement Association Boards of Directors. Howe received a M.A. in Theatre from Miami University of Ohio and a B.A. in Theatre from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In 2014, the Daily Record recognized her as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.
David London, Depuity Director
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David London is an arts administrator and project manager with over 20 years experience serving the arts and culture sector, serving in leadership roles within galleries and museums, as well with public festivals, and arts media. Since joining the GBCA team in 2013, David has served a variety of roles in marketing, program management, and organizational leadership. He has led the development and operation of all of GBCA's technology solutions and audience development programs including CultureFly, SpaceFinder, JobsPlus and The Baker Artist Portfolios, which he has also managed, along with the Baker Artist Awards. In addition to his work at GBCA, David spent over 25 years creating and presenting theatrical and interactive experiences designed to spark the imagination and inspire new ways to see and engage with the world around us. He has toured as a storyteller and magician across the United States, and continues to present talks and workshops on magic, creativity, and "the show business." He holds a B.A. in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago.
Alix Fenhagen, Baker Artist Portfolios Manager
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With a background in arts management, marketing, development, and theatre practice, Alix has consciously combined her passion and creative thinking as an artist with a strategic and collaborative approach to promoting and sustaining artistic endeavors. Alix has worked as a digital marketing and PR strategist and consultant in the arts, helping artists and organizations promote their work to reach and grow audiences. In addition to her work as an arts administrator, Alix is a multifaceted theatre artist, who has had the privilege to work with many of Baltimore’s wonderful theatre companies and artists. Alix believes that arts and culture are deeply woven into the fabric of any community and that artists are integral to continually shaping and enhancing the creative landscape of Baltimore.
She holds a M.A.A.A from Goucher College where she wrote extensively about how active artistic practice enhances adaptive leadership on both a psychological and neurological level. She also holds a B.S. in Theatre from Northwestern University.
