The Shed (NY)
Melissa Dognazzi is an experienced fundraising professional currently serving as a Major Gifts Officer at The Shed in New York since July 2023. Prior to this role, Melissa held positions such as Assistant Director of Institutional Giving at The Moth from September 2020 to July 2023, and Senior Manager of Institutional Giving at A.R.T./New York from April 2019 to September 2020. Melissa's career in development began at Institute of Contemporary Art Boston as a Development Coordinator for Individual Giving from May 2017 to April 2019. Additional experience includes roles at Worcester State University, Worcester Community Action Council, Inc., Jo Ann Warren Studio, and Boston Center for the Arts. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Theatre from Worcester State University from 2013 to 2016.
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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.