News Brief: The Picture House Regional Film Center Appoints New Executive Director, Clayton Bushong
The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPHRFC) recently announced Clayton Bushong as its new Executive Director of The Picture House (TPH). Bushong comes to the role with over 15 years of experience at the organization. Most recently, he was Director of Programming, Business Development and Operations at the film center. In 2014, he developed the TPH Film Club, a popular program that continues today. He has also overseen the film center’s daily operations at both its Pelham and Bronxville locations. Prior to his work at TPH, Bushong was founder and CEO of Gigante Media, a state-of-the-art online marketing company that specialized in music, books and movies.
Says Katy Loria, Chair of TPHRFC’s Board of Directors: “[Bushong]’s vital understanding of the challenges and needs of The Picture House will make him a consummate leader for our organization. [His] creative vision and industry acumen will undoubtedly further our fundraising efforts, which remain essential for the success of TPH.”
In his new role, Bushong says he hopes to expand TPH’s presence and impact in the community: “I hope to make TPH more sustainable as an organization with our own initiatives, enriched programing and enhanced concessions. As just one example, we are thrilled to launch the first phase of our multi-use space in the Bronxville Theater in late October which will offer amazing new programs to the community.”
About ArtsWestchester
For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester has been the community’s connection to the arts. Founded in 1965, it is the largest private not-for-profit arts council in New York State. Its mission is to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable Westchester County in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. ArtsWestchester helps fund concerts, exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. In 1998, ArtsWestchester purchased the nine-story neo-classical bank building at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue which has since been transformed into a multi-use resource for artists, cultural organizations and the community. A two-story gallery is located on the first floor of ArtsWestchester’s historic building on Mamaroneck Avenue. artsw.org
