Staff

Denee McCloud - Program Director

Denee currently serves as the Program Director for the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas where she curates and directs a multidisciplinary season of lectures/discussions, performances, youth/family programs, and community collaborations. While at the CD Forum, she is dedicated to creating programs that enhance the appreciation of contemporary African-American culture and offer new perspectives on African-American history. Prior to moving to Seattle, Denee was the Cultural Participation Programs’ Associate, for the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in Washington, DC, a membership organization, dedicated to bringing performing artists and audiences together in every place and way imaginable. Denee has held positions with the Ohio Dance Festival, Momentum Dance Theatre, and Experience Music Project. In her spare time, she has volunteered for various organizations including, the International Rescue Committee, One Reel, and the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival. She has been a panelist for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and a facilitator for the WA State Cultural Congress. Currently, Denee is an On-site Evaluator for 4Culture and serves on the board of the Washington State Arts Alliance Foundation. Denee holds a B.A. in Management and Minor in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has completed her course work towards a M.A. in Arts Administration from the University of Akron.

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