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Dublin Arts Council names new executive director; outgoing director praised for 20 years of service
Summary
The Dublin Arts Council announced a leadership transition July 1: David Guillen introduced the council’s new executive director (from the Urban Arts Space at The Ohio State University), who outlined a goals of community‑centered programming and expanded access to the arts; council members thanked Guillen for two decades of service.
Dublin — The Dublin Arts Council introduced its incoming executive director at the July 1 City Council meeting. David Guillen, the outgoing leader who credited the arts with personal healing and two decades of community service, introduced the new director and thanked council and the community for their support.
The new director, who previously worked at the Urban Arts Space at The Ohio State University, told council she is honored to follow Guillen and emphasized the arts’ role in community well‑being and belonging. "I believe deeply that the arts are essential to individual and community well‑being," she said. "Through our shared investments between the city of Dublin, Dublin Arts Council, we have this opportunity to continue making a lasting impact in the lives of residents by centering community, by fostering belonging, and ensuring access to the transformative power of the arts for all."
Council reaction: Council members thanked Guillen for his years of service and welcomed the new director. The mayor and council praised Guillen’s two decades of leadership, and invited the new director to stay for the meeting’s remainder.
Why it matters: Leadership changes at a local arts organization can shape programming priorities, partnerships with city departments and community engagement strategies. The new director signaled priorities around community‑centered programming, access and collaboration with city staff and the Arts Council board.
Ending: City officials expressed gratitude to David Guillen for his service and welcomed the new director, who said she is ready to begin work and to hear community feedback.
