March 6, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and 1990 graduate of DePauw University, is featured in the latest Indianapolis Business Journal among the "Who's Who in Hospitality." The publication spotlights "some of the key players in the hospitality sector, which we’ve broadly
defined to cover arts, entertainment, food service, lodging, recreation
and tourism. The names come from our own news staff, peer
recommendations and public nominations -- a long list, which was peer
reviewed and culled to create the list that follows."
IBJ notes, "In his current position, Dave Lawrence serves as the chief arts advocate
for the arts and cultural community of Indianapolis, leads the
professional staff of the Arts Council, and represents the arts
community in local, regional and national matters. His work includes
the development of grants for arts and cultural organizations, as well
as fellowship programs for professional artists, including the Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship program. Most recently, Lawrence created and
opened the Arts Council’s Gallery 924, a fine arts gallery to support
and exhibit the work of central Indiana artists."
The text cites Lawrence's DePauw degree and adds, "Before
joining the Arts Council, Lawrence worked with a variety of
organizations, including the Indianapolis Opera, Indianapolis Symphonic
Choir, Clowes Memorial Hall, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indiana
University Auditorium and the INB Broadway series. He currently serves
on the Host Committee for the 2012 Super Bowl, as a member of the Indy
Hub Advisory Committee, the Indiana Nonprofit Sector Advisory Board for
the Center for Philanthropy, and the steering committee for Music
Crossroads. He is also on the boards of the Greater Indianapolis
Progress Committee, the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors
Association, and the Indianapolis Cultural Commission."
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Learn more about Dave Lawrence in this previous story.