Makeba Dixon-Hill
2021 Arts & Culture Administration Fellow at HAMBIDGE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS & SCIENCES- Claim this Profile
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Dana Bright
I have had the pleasure of working with Makeba for the past several years as a fellow Executive Board Member of YNPN Chicago. In that time, I have observed Makeba providing leadership, energy and enthusiasm towards the goal of helping our organiztion achieve its mission and vision in the best way possible. Makeba lends a unique voice and perspective to our group and is someone our Board can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Makeba has a range of knowledge and skill around all things art and culture. I find her ability to make connections among ideas and apply them in new ways to be consistently smart, savvy, and engaging. Makeba served as a moderator for a panel discussion I organized on Black representation in art. (The panel was part of a series of conversations, happenings, and performances relating to art, culture and the politics of aesthetics.) I gave her a general idea of how I wanted the discussion to flow, the ideas I wanted to tease out, and a little information about the panel participants and what kind of audience I hoped would attend. Without fail, she created timely, prescient questions that related to each panelist's speciality in the field as well as the overarching themes of the discussion. As a moderator, she moved a challenging conversation along seamlessly and amicably, leaving room for audience input and also encouraging continued conversation at the end of the event. She delivered well beyond my expectations and really made the panel a significant starting point for departure in the discourse. Makeba is simply great!
Dana Bright
I have had the pleasure of working with Makeba for the past several years as a fellow Executive Board Member of YNPN Chicago. In that time, I have observed Makeba providing leadership, energy and enthusiasm towards the goal of helping our organiztion achieve its mission and vision in the best way possible. Makeba lends a unique voice and perspective to our group and is someone our Board can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Makeba has a range of knowledge and skill around all things art and culture. I find her ability to make connections among ideas and apply them in new ways to be consistently smart, savvy, and engaging. Makeba served as a moderator for a panel discussion I organized on Black representation in art. (The panel was part of a series of conversations, happenings, and performances relating to art, culture and the politics of aesthetics.) I gave her a general idea of how I wanted the discussion to flow, the ideas I wanted to tease out, and a little information about the panel participants and what kind of audience I hoped would attend. Without fail, she created timely, prescient questions that related to each panelist's speciality in the field as well as the overarching themes of the discussion. As a moderator, she moved a challenging conversation along seamlessly and amicably, leaving room for audience input and also encouraging continued conversation at the end of the event. She delivered well beyond my expectations and really made the panel a significant starting point for departure in the discourse. Makeba is simply great!
Dana Bright
I have had the pleasure of working with Makeba for the past several years as a fellow Executive Board Member of YNPN Chicago. In that time, I have observed Makeba providing leadership, energy and enthusiasm towards the goal of helping our organiztion achieve its mission and vision in the best way possible. Makeba lends a unique voice and perspective to our group and is someone our Board can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Makeba has a range of knowledge and skill around all things art and culture. I find her ability to make connections among ideas and apply them in new ways to be consistently smart, savvy, and engaging. Makeba served as a moderator for a panel discussion I organized on Black representation in art. (The panel was part of a series of conversations, happenings, and performances relating to art, culture and the politics of aesthetics.) I gave her a general idea of how I wanted the discussion to flow, the ideas I wanted to tease out, and a little information about the panel participants and what kind of audience I hoped would attend. Without fail, she created timely, prescient questions that related to each panelist's speciality in the field as well as the overarching themes of the discussion. As a moderator, she moved a challenging conversation along seamlessly and amicably, leaving room for audience input and also encouraging continued conversation at the end of the event. She delivered well beyond my expectations and really made the panel a significant starting point for departure in the discourse. Makeba is simply great!
Dana Bright
I have had the pleasure of working with Makeba for the past several years as a fellow Executive Board Member of YNPN Chicago. In that time, I have observed Makeba providing leadership, energy and enthusiasm towards the goal of helping our organiztion achieve its mission and vision in the best way possible. Makeba lends a unique voice and perspective to our group and is someone our Board can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Makeba has a range of knowledge and skill around all things art and culture. I find her ability to make connections among ideas and apply them in new ways to be consistently smart, savvy, and engaging. Makeba served as a moderator for a panel discussion I organized on Black representation in art. (The panel was part of a series of conversations, happenings, and performances relating to art, culture and the politics of aesthetics.) I gave her a general idea of how I wanted the discussion to flow, the ideas I wanted to tease out, and a little information about the panel participants and what kind of audience I hoped would attend. Without fail, she created timely, prescient questions that related to each panelist's speciality in the field as well as the overarching themes of the discussion. As a moderator, she moved a challenging conversation along seamlessly and amicably, leaving room for audience input and also encouraging continued conversation at the end of the event. She delivered well beyond my expectations and really made the panel a significant starting point for departure in the discourse. Makeba is simply great!
Experience
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HAMBIDGE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS & SCIENCES
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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2021 Arts & Culture Administration Fellow
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Jun 2021 - Present
Conducting research on an independent book project Conducting research on an independent book project
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External Evaluator
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Jan 2011 - Present
I consult with executive staff to determine the scope of projects, research and interview methodologies, applicable data collection approaches, and industry-specific trends. I design and present succinct, user-friendly, and comprehensive evaluative studies that identify the unique skills of program staff with recommendations on how to effectively leverage strengths and opportunities for greater impact with existing resources. I consult with executive staff to determine the scope of projects, research and interview methodologies, applicable data collection approaches, and industry-specific trends. I design and present succinct, user-friendly, and comprehensive evaluative studies that identify the unique skills of program staff with recommendations on how to effectively leverage strengths and opportunities for greater impact with existing resources.
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Spelman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Recognized for leadership and organization abilities and asked to lead during the organization’s transition from the previous director to the new director’s appointment.
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2021
I am responsible for implementing innovative ways for the Museum’s diverse stakeholders, which include students, faculty, staff, alumnae, the Atlanta University Center communities, artists, community groups, and general audiences, to engage the institution's featured exhibitions and permanent collection. In addition, I serve as a liaison with the College and develop educational initiatives that broaden the Museums' impact on campus.I plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs and contribute to increasing visibility and communicating that the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is the only museum in the nation that emphasizes art by and about women of the African Diaspora. Show less
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The Baton Foundation
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Inaugural Board Chair
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
Served as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and supports the work of The Foundation by providing governance leadership and strategic engagement, fundraising, growth, and sustainability support. Served as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and supports the work of The Foundation by providing governance leadership and strategic engagement, fundraising, growth, and sustainability support.
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YNPN Chicago
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Board Member
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
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Art Institute of Chicago
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Projects Coordinator
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2009
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Spelman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Programmer
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2007
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Managing Editor
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2006 - 2007
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Studio Museum in Harlem
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education and Public Programs Coordinator
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2003 - 2006
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Getty Leadership Institute
NextGen 2015, Organizational Leadership -
2013 - 2013
Kashi Atlanta Ashram
RYT 200, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy -
2009 - 2010
Americans for the Arts
Emerging Leader of Color Professional Development Fellow -
2007 - 2009
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MA, Arts Administration and Policy -
1999 - 2003
Spelman College
Bachelor’s Degree, English
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