Van Ackerman is the long-serving Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Cincinnati Arts Association, with over two decades of experience in the arts and entertainment industry. A trained actor with an MFA from The Ohio State University, he leverages his background in performance to lead strategic planning, publicity, and budgeting for the nonprofit.
Van Ackerman
Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Cincinnati Arts Association
Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Arts Marketing
He has dedicated his career to promoting the arts, with over twenty years of leadership at the Cincinnati Arts Association and previous roles with Broadway Across America.
Musical Theater
A lifelong passion, he holds an MFA in Acting and returned to the stage after an 18-year break to perform in community theater, calling theater a "sacred place".
Nonprofit Leadership
He has spoken on podcasts about leading teams through challenging times, drawing on lessons from economic downturns to foster resilience in arts organizations.
Media Appearances
Van Ackerman - Cincinnati Arts Association Profile. Featured in The Org
Work History
10-2018
Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Cincinnati Arts Association
2007 - 2011
Volunteer / On Court Announcer at Western & Southern Open
3-2001
Director of Marketing/PR at Cincinnati Arts Association
10-1993 - 3-2001
General Manager - Cincinnati at BroadwayAcross America
Education
1982 - 1985
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from The Ohio State University
1977 - 1981
B.A. with Honors from Rollins College
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Location : Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Cincinnati Arts Association
