The Shed (NY)
Christina Riley has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in communications, public relations, and marketing. Christina is currently the Director of Communications at The Shed since August 2021, where they previously held the positions of Senior Publicist and Publicist. Prior to that, they worked as the Public Relation and External Communications Manager at Jazz at Lincoln Center from 2015 to 2018. Christina also gained experience as a Communications and Marketing Associate at Berkshire Theatre Group from 2013 to 2015. In addition, Christina served as the Editor-In-Chief for Miscellany Magazine for the Arts at Georgia Southern University from 2009 to 2011. Earlier in their career, they were a Web Editor at UniqueExecutive from 2003 to 2010 and a Freelance Columnist at Cordele Dispatch Newspaper from 2004 to 2007.
Christina Riley holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature, Fashion Merchandising, and Linguistics from Georgia Southern University. Christina also has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Communications from Syracuse University, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Language Teaching: TESOL/TLOTE, also from Syracuse University. No specific start or end years are provided for these educational experiences.
The Shed (NY)
The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan’s west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. The Shed was designed to break with the traditions that separate art forms and audiences. By minimizing social and economic barriers to entry, we offer a warm, welcoming space for innovation and dialogue. Embracing technology, we work with creative thinkers and partners to create transformational digital experiences on-site and online. Using our flexible infrastructure and operational capabilities, we can produce performances, exhibitions, events, and gatherings of almost any type in expansive, multiuse venues that allow for social distancing. Driven by our belief that access to new art and ideas is a right, not a privilege, we present engaging experiences and forge deep bonds between our artists and audiences. As an independent nonprofit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond.