By SALINA POST
Salina Arts & Humanities (SAH) has announced that Anna Pauscher Morawitz was promoted to serve in the newly created position of operations and development manager effective Jan. 3.
Pauscher Morawitz has served as the arts education coordinator at Salina Arts & Humanities since July of 2018.
Pauscher Morawitz will also help oversee Smoky Hill River Festival entertainment and arts education programs until a replacement can be found.
In her new capacity, she will oversee the administrative operations and support staff while assisting with fundraising and development work that supports the Smoky Hill River Festival and the Horizons Grants Program. She also will continue her work with other staff serving as a resource partner to artists, organizations, businesses, and community members, according to information from Salina Arts & Humanities.
“In addition to her experience with the operations of SAH operations, Anna’s master’s degree in arts administration has prepared her well for the new responsibilities she assumes,” said Brad Anderson, Salina Arts & Humanities executive director. “She is actively engaged in the community and will be an excellent resource to the citizens she serves.”
Anderson said that Pauscher Morawitz's new position will help with continuity of operations as new programs and services are offered. He said that expanding planned giving efforts and bringing new perspectives to administrative operations is critical for arts organizations to thrive.
“Salina’s commitment to the arts makes it an exciting place to live, work, and grow. Our agency’s work is vital to building community and creating positive change for individuals and businesses. I look forward to supporting this work as operations and development manager and am honored to serve the Salina community while expanding my career in this new role,” Pauscher Morawitz said.