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Cathy Harding Appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Powerhouse Arts

institutional · 2026-09-10

Cathy Harding has been appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Powerhouse Arts (PHA), a nonprofit organization located in Brooklyn. In her new role, Harding will manage PHA's development strategy, which encompasses individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government funding, as well as long-term capital planning. She will report to Eric Shiner, the President of PHA. Shiner remarked on the importance of Harding's extensive experience in the arts during a pivotal time for PHA, which has recently launched significant public exhibitions, art fairs, and festivals that focus on multidisciplinary approaches in visual arts, performance, and large-scale sculpture. This announcement was made today.

Key facts

  • Cathy Harding appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Powerhouse Arts (PHA).
  • Harding will lead PHA's development strategy across individual giving, corporate sponsorship, foundation and government support, and long-term capital planning.
  • She reports directly to PHA President Eric Shiner.
  • PHA is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization.
  • The appointment was announced today.
  • Shiner stated that Harding's expertise spans the arts at large and she will be an invaluable asset.
  • PHA has recently introduced large-scale public exhibitions, art fairs, and festivals prioritizing multidisciplinary work in visual arts, performance, and large-scale sculpture.
  • PHA sees art-making as critical to the creative economy in New York, the United States, and beyond.

Entities

Artists

  • Cathy Harding
  • Eric Shiner

Institutions

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • New York
  • United States

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