Walton Arts Center Case Study

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Walton Arts Center, is a performing arts facility that is located in Arkansas. "Their vision is to nourish creativity and embrace cultural risk." (Todd & White, 2002 p. A-1).

A man by the name of Bill Mitchell who was widely known in the art industry as well as the "founding father" of the Walton Arts Center resigned and a lady by the name of Anita Scism became the Interim President. In 1998, Scism became the new permanent CEO/President of the arts center. The management team of the Walton Arts Center experienced many changes between the years 1997 and 1998. There were many new hire-ins for various positions as well as some where let go. A lady by the name of Jenni Taylor Swain, was promoted during this time and was now in charge

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