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Gallo Center for the Arts Seeks Executive Director

institutional · 2026-08-08

The Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California, is seeking a new Executive Director, collaborating with TOC Arts Partners from New York on the search. The salary for this position is between $190,000 and $220,000, accompanied by a benefits package. Candidates interested in applying are encouraged to submit their materials by the priority deadline of August 25, 2026. Cynthia Fuhrman is managing the recruitment process, and inquiries can be directed to her at cynthia@tocartspartners.com. The role entails overseeing programming and finances while fostering community engagement, requiring extensive management experience and preferably a master’s degree.

Key facts

  • Gallo Center for the Arts is seeking a new Executive Director.
  • Search supported by TOC Arts Partners, led by Cynthia Fuhrman.
  • Salary range: $190,000 to $220,000.
  • Priority application deadline: August 25, 2026.
  • Center has two venues: Mary Stuart Rogers Theater (1,248 seats) and Foster Family Theater (440 seats).
  • Located in Modesto, California, halfway between San Francisco and Yosemite.
  • Executive Director will oversee programming, finance, development, marketing, and community engagement.
  • Minimum ten years of senior management experience required.

Entities

Institutions

  • Gallo Center for the Arts
  • TOC Arts Partners
  • Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
  • Foster Family Theater
  • Modesto Rotary Music Garden
  • DoMo Walls festival

Locations

  • Modesto
  • California
  • San Francisco
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Joaquin Valley
  • New York
  • Portland
  • Oregon

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