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.”
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Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York.
