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Rob Richter

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Arts, Culture & Humanities Consultant at Self-employed
📍 Greater Hartford, United States

Rob Richter is a seasoned Arts, Culture, and Humanities consultant with deep expertise in performing arts programming. A graduate of both Connecticut College and Wesleyan University, he recently retired after a distinguished 27-year tenure as Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut College, where he specialized in bringing unique artists to New England.

He is a noted scholar on the playwright Eugene ONeill, having authored a book on the maritime influences in ONeills work. To maintain his well-being, he practices yoga multiple times a week and takes daily walks, often on trails near his home in Mystic, Connecticut. He also enjoys virtual cocktail hours with friends.

For his decades of service, he was honored with a "Certificate of Accomplishment" from U. S. Senator Christopher S. Murphy.

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Experience
42 Years
Current Role
Arts, Culture & Humanities Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Hartford, United States
Personality Overview

How Rob shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Arts Programming
Spent 27 years as the Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut College, creating the popular onStage series and focusing on presenting innovative and diverse performers.
Eugene O'Neill
A scholar of the playwright, he authored the book "Eugene O'Neill And ‘Dat Ole Davil Sea’" and is the Treasurer of The Eugene O'Neill Society.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Arts, Culture & Humanities Consultant
Self-employed
8-1998 - 8-2025
Director of Arts Programming
Connecticut College
1997 - 1998
Director of Public Programs
Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library
1992 - 1997
Supervisor of Special Interpretive Programs
Mystic Seaport
1-1989 - 12-1995
Staff Artist/Educator
Creative Connections
In the press

Media appearances

Curtain Call: Rob Richter ’82 retires after 27 years in arts programming at Connecticut College. Featured in Connecticut College
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Education
1988 - 1998
MALS
Wesleyan University
1978 - 1982
Bachelor's degree
Connecticut College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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