Francesca Tignor

Francesca Tignor is an experienced professional in arts administration and education, currently serving as the Academic Affairs and Education Program Coordinator at The Ringling since January 2023. Francesca previously held the position of Graduate Assistant at Florida State University, where assistance was provided to the Department of Art Education in developing internal marketing materials. Prior experience includes roles such as Development Intern at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where grant narratives were created and research conducted, and Online Training Manager at American Writers & Artists Inc., managing multiple virtual training sessions. Francesca has also contributed to community engagement as the Education/Community Outreach Assistant at the Sarasota Film Festival and has practical experience in customer service and administrative support from various positions, including roles in the food service and performing arts sectors. Francesca holds a Master's degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University and a Bachelor's degree in Art History from New College of Florida.