Sharon Witting

Sharon Witting is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in development, marketing, and the arts. Currently serving as Vice President of Development at VisArts since November 2015, Sharon oversees strategies for raising 30% of the organization's $2.9 million budget, cultivates relationships with over 300 donors, and leads the development team. Previous roles at VisArts include Institutional Giving Director, where Sharon achieved a 497% increase in institutional revenue, and Marketing Director, managing the organization’s public presence. As the founder and Artistic Director of Elevate Arts LLC and co-founder of Arachne Aerial Arts LLC, Sharon has a strong background in the aerial arts. Earlier career experiences include roles in marketing and development for various educational and cultural institutions, with a focus on strategic communications and grant management. Sharon holds a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Museum Education from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology/Anthropology from Washington and Lee University.