The Shed (NY)
Elizabeth Bell is a seasoned professional in visitor experience and arts management, currently serving as the Director of Visitor Experience at The Shed in New York since February 2022. Prior roles include Visitor Experience Manager at The Shed, Director of Concert Services at Gotham Early Music Scene (September 2021 - February 2022), and Contracts Manager at Primo Artists (June 2021 - February 2022). Additional experience includes work as Contracts & Finance Administrator at Zemsky/Green Artists Management Inc. (March 2016 - April 2021), Assistant Theater Manager at The Public Theater (October 2015 - April 2016), Facilities Manager at DePaul University School of Music (December 2012 - June 2015), and House Manager & Usher Coordinator at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (June 2008 - December 2012). Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Music in Performing Arts Management from DePaul University, earned between 2005 and 2009.
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.