Jon Potter New Executive Director at Latchis

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Greetings,

We are very happy to let you know that Jon Potter of Brattleboro will take over duties as Executive Director of the Latchis as of July 1.

Lisa Bloch, President of Latchis Arts and Rick Hashagen, President of Latchis Corp. issued a joint statement, saying “We’re delighted to welcome Jon Potter to lead both the non-profit arts component at the Latchis, and the day-to-day business dealings of the Latchis Hotel and Theatre. His relationship to the arts and artists in the area is a big plus to both halves of our equation.”

Many of you may know Jon as the creative force behind the arts coverage in the Brattleboro Reformer, having served the past 11 years as editor of Ovation, the paper’s weekly arts and entertainment section.

Filmmaker Jay Craven, who has premiered many of his films at the Latchis, called Potter, “an inspired choice. Jon is smart, empathetic, is well-versed in the arts, and has vital connections to all the players in the community.”

Personally, I am happy for the Latchis and happy for Jon.

I have confidence he will be an asset to the Latchis and the community, and we will work together to make a smooth transition.

For Jon’s part, I know he is excited to have the opportunity to participate in the arts and economic development of Brattleboro in a new way.

Great news all around!
Cheers,
Gail

Gail Nunziata | Executive Director
Latchis Arts Inc. | Latchis Corporation
50 Main Street | Brattleboro VT | 05301
802.254.1109×3 | gail@latchisarts.org

Comments | 3

  • Submitted by Vidda on May 30, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Félicitations

    Congratulations Jon !

    What an ideal marriage for your interests, talent, editorial stewardship of the arts and community involvement.

  • Submitted by cgrotke on May 30, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Congrats

    Good choice! and a bit of a loss for the Reformer. Jon lives and breathes Brattleboro arts.

    • Submitted by Vidda on May 30, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Ovation Editor Replacement

      Just as importantly, perhaps more so, it brings to mind the big picture of who will replace Jon at the Reformer as the Editor of the Ovation, one of the public organs for the spectrum of Southern Vermont’s many art initiatives.

      Both iBrattleboro and The Weekly Commons also do an excellent job of art reportage and calendars.

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