Angela Seals
Executive Director at Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region- Claim this Profile
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Jonathan Toman
As Deputy Director of the Cultural Office, Angela juggles myriad roles - program and event management, grant writing, brand identity, social media, and everything in between. Her thoughtful and collaborative approach, combined with a nuance and approachability when connecting organizations and individuals to the arts, help to make her quite invaluable. Those around Angela rely on her positive and innovative spirit, showcased in programs such as Peak Radar Live, an arts-focused online show she created, produces, and hosts. Working with Angela is an absolute pleasure!
John Miyazawa
I had the privilege of working with Angela while participating in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's F.I.N.E Artist Residency program. From the initial interview and throughout the month-long residency, all the way down to the exit conversation, my experience could not have been better. Angela was very professional yet approachable, balancing the fine line between staying on task and solving problems as they rise up, and creating an atmosphere that is fun and lively to work in. Angela was extremely organized. Through our early conversations, we mapped out a clear and precise schedule. I knew what was expected of me and what I can expect from the Museum, every time I walked in to work. As I can be a procrastinator, her organizational skill was a big comfort, which in turn enabled me to work in my fullest capacity. Finally, Angela was kind and thoughtful. These soft skills are often overlooked. But I believe when someone is especially looking out for me (or at least I perceived that I was looked out for), and when I have the sense that I am being well taken care of, I would do my best to my ability, and more, in the relationship. Business is about relationships, and Angela's character definitely enhances her quality as a business partner and a leader in her organization. Angela is a rare person who is proactive, mindful and inspiring. I would highly recommend her to any person or organization.
Jonathan Toman
As Deputy Director of the Cultural Office, Angela juggles myriad roles - program and event management, grant writing, brand identity, social media, and everything in between. Her thoughtful and collaborative approach, combined with a nuance and approachability when connecting organizations and individuals to the arts, help to make her quite invaluable. Those around Angela rely on her positive and innovative spirit, showcased in programs such as Peak Radar Live, an arts-focused online show she created, produces, and hosts. Working with Angela is an absolute pleasure!
John Miyazawa
I had the privilege of working with Angela while participating in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's F.I.N.E Artist Residency program. From the initial interview and throughout the month-long residency, all the way down to the exit conversation, my experience could not have been better. Angela was very professional yet approachable, balancing the fine line between staying on task and solving problems as they rise up, and creating an atmosphere that is fun and lively to work in. Angela was extremely organized. Through our early conversations, we mapped out a clear and precise schedule. I knew what was expected of me and what I can expect from the Museum, every time I walked in to work. As I can be a procrastinator, her organizational skill was a big comfort, which in turn enabled me to work in my fullest capacity. Finally, Angela was kind and thoughtful. These soft skills are often overlooked. But I believe when someone is especially looking out for me (or at least I perceived that I was looked out for), and when I have the sense that I am being well taken care of, I would do my best to my ability, and more, in the relationship. Business is about relationships, and Angela's character definitely enhances her quality as a business partner and a leader in her organization. Angela is a rare person who is proactive, mindful and inspiring. I would highly recommend her to any person or organization.
Jonathan Toman
As Deputy Director of the Cultural Office, Angela juggles myriad roles - program and event management, grant writing, brand identity, social media, and everything in between. Her thoughtful and collaborative approach, combined with a nuance and approachability when connecting organizations and individuals to the arts, help to make her quite invaluable. Those around Angela rely on her positive and innovative spirit, showcased in programs such as Peak Radar Live, an arts-focused online show she created, produces, and hosts. Working with Angela is an absolute pleasure!
John Miyazawa
I had the privilege of working with Angela while participating in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's F.I.N.E Artist Residency program. From the initial interview and throughout the month-long residency, all the way down to the exit conversation, my experience could not have been better. Angela was very professional yet approachable, balancing the fine line between staying on task and solving problems as they rise up, and creating an atmosphere that is fun and lively to work in. Angela was extremely organized. Through our early conversations, we mapped out a clear and precise schedule. I knew what was expected of me and what I can expect from the Museum, every time I walked in to work. As I can be a procrastinator, her organizational skill was a big comfort, which in turn enabled me to work in my fullest capacity. Finally, Angela was kind and thoughtful. These soft skills are often overlooked. But I believe when someone is especially looking out for me (or at least I perceived that I was looked out for), and when I have the sense that I am being well taken care of, I would do my best to my ability, and more, in the relationship. Business is about relationships, and Angela's character definitely enhances her quality as a business partner and a leader in her organization. Angela is a rare person who is proactive, mindful and inspiring. I would highly recommend her to any person or organization.
Jonathan Toman
As Deputy Director of the Cultural Office, Angela juggles myriad roles - program and event management, grant writing, brand identity, social media, and everything in between. Her thoughtful and collaborative approach, combined with a nuance and approachability when connecting organizations and individuals to the arts, help to make her quite invaluable. Those around Angela rely on her positive and innovative spirit, showcased in programs such as Peak Radar Live, an arts-focused online show she created, produces, and hosts. Working with Angela is an absolute pleasure!
John Miyazawa
I had the privilege of working with Angela while participating in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's F.I.N.E Artist Residency program. From the initial interview and throughout the month-long residency, all the way down to the exit conversation, my experience could not have been better. Angela was very professional yet approachable, balancing the fine line between staying on task and solving problems as they rise up, and creating an atmosphere that is fun and lively to work in. Angela was extremely organized. Through our early conversations, we mapped out a clear and precise schedule. I knew what was expected of me and what I can expect from the Museum, every time I walked in to work. As I can be a procrastinator, her organizational skill was a big comfort, which in turn enabled me to work in my fullest capacity. Finally, Angela was kind and thoughtful. These soft skills are often overlooked. But I believe when someone is especially looking out for me (or at least I perceived that I was looked out for), and when I have the sense that I am being well taken care of, I would do my best to my ability, and more, in the relationship. Business is about relationships, and Angela's character definitely enhances her quality as a business partner and a leader in her organization. Angela is a rare person who is proactive, mindful and inspiring. I would highly recommend her to any person or organization.
Experience
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Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Relevant Project Studio
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Business Consulting and Services
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Owner
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Mar 2022 - Present
Relevant Project Studio empowers creatives and community builders through creative project management, strategy, program design, speaking and hosting, and more through flexible contracts. Learn more at www.RelevantProjectStudio.com Relevant Project Studio empowers creatives and community builders through creative project management, strategy, program design, speaking and hosting, and more through flexible contracts. Learn more at www.RelevantProjectStudio.com
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Deputy Director
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2022
Played a central leadership role in a local arts agency serving a two-county region during its most dramatic period of growth. Responsibilities include managing complex projects and programs, communications, strategy, grant writing, & community engagement. • Project manager for the federally-funded cultural planning initiative for the Pikes Peak region, Arts Vision 2030, leading a team of diverse local stakeholders, consultants, and contractors. In the midst of the challenges of the pandemic, orchestrated multi-year timelines, budgets, deliverables, contracts, grants, and more to produce the community’s most comprehensive, public-informed cultural plan to date. • Crafted nearly 50 grant applications, including 6 requests to the National Endowment for the Arts, to power a period of growth during which the organization’s operating budget nearly tripled. • Created and managed a new grant program, Peak Arts Prize, that exceeded its transformational goals for the Fund for the Arts at Pikes Peak Community Foundation - doubling and diversifying applicants, increasing applicants from local BIPOC creatives by 18, and attracting public attention and press coverage. • Project manager for a local united arts fund, Peak Arts Fund, raising $50,000 for local arts nonprofits through direct community and business engagement. Coordinated budget, communications, events, volunteers & contractors. • Project manager and co-producer of a video arts advocacy campaign during the pandemic, “Elevated by Art,” including budget, production timelines, contractors, communications, content and digital distribution. The series of 8 videos earned over 1.5 million impressions and won the MOSAIC Award for Inclusion from American Advertising Federation-COS. • Expanded the partnerships of the Cultural Office across a diverse region of creatives and cross-sector colleagues, with emphasis on building shared vision among diverse stakeholders. Show less
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
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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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Program Manager
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Apr 2007 - Mar 2013
As the live events manager for an internationally-recognized museum, presented over 400 public programs annually for 250,000 museum visitors of all ages, ranging in scale from intimate workshops to Museum-wide events for 3,500 attendees. • Collaboratively designed live programs alongside diverse artists, exhibits designers, education staff, marketers, and Museum leadership, to lead programming and project budgets totaling $100,000 annually. • Produced complex, large-scale special events including: Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, Opening Day of Buhl Community Park, and The Fi'Art Family Art Festival with Centre Pompidou in Paris, France. • Co-wrote programming grants to expand funder relationships and programs. • Managed services of over 100 creative contractors per year. • Co-produced and project managed The MAKESHOP Show™, a website and video series for kids, that was picked up by Scholastic in 2013. Responsibilities included coordinating production timelines, budgets, content development and web design, grant management and contractor relationships. • Designed marketing and PR plans with the Marketing and New Media staff, and served as a primary press contact for radio, print and television • Supervised a full-time Program Coordinator and seasonal interns. Show less
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Carnegie Mellon University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Life Office Coordinator
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Jan 2005 - Mar 2007
Coordinated daily administrative needs for a busy student affairs office, managing several special events throughout the year and community relations for the annual Pre-College program. Supervised a staff of part time students. Coordinated daily administrative needs for a busy student affairs office, managing several special events throughout the year and community relations for the annual Pre-College program. Supervised a staff of part time students.
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Programming Assistant
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Sep 2003 - Dec 2004
Assisted the VP of Programming in presenting the major performance series in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, including the Broadway Series, Trust Presents, CD LIVE concerts, and Pittsburgh Dance Council seasons. Also supported large-scale festivals including 2004 Quebec Festival and first Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts. Assisted the VP of Programming in presenting the major performance series in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, including the Broadway Series, Trust Presents, CD LIVE concerts, and Pittsburgh Dance Council seasons. Also supported large-scale festivals including 2004 Quebec Festival and first Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts.
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Admissions Assistant
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2003
Managed records for all applicants to the college throughout the admissions process, gave tours to prospective students and families, and assisted with coordination of 2003 National Portfolio Day, Washington, D.C. Supervised a staff of part time students. Managed records for all applicants to the college throughout the admissions process, gave tours to prospective students and families, and assisted with coordination of 2003 National Portfolio Day, Washington, D.C. Supervised a staff of part time students.
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Education
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Cornell University
Project Management 360 Certificate -
1998 - 2002
Grove City College
B.A., cum laude -
Louisville High School
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