Chelsea Buyalos appointed Executive Director for the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education |
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A Chester native, Buyalos previously served as the Concert Series Coordinator and Competitions Manager at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University |
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Buyalos joined the Perkinson Center as Director of Education in July 2021. Prior to moving back to the Chester community where she grew up, she served as the Concert Series Coordinator and Competitions Manager at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. She also has served as the vice president and CFO of Mobile Music NOW! Inc., a nonprofit she co-founded in Baltimore, Md. focused on “enriching communities through music one audience at a time.”
“We are excited to have Ms. Buyalos as the permanent, full-time leader of this organization," said Lane Ramsey, Chairman of the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation (CCAF) Board of Directors. "The Board has complete confidence in her and the entire Perkinson staff and look forward to the future of a venue that so many worked tirelessly to make a reality."
CCAF board member, artist, and philanthropist Dr. Baxter Perkinson said, "I have known Chelsea as the Director of Education at the Perkinson Art Center for almost a year. During this time, I have seen her passion and competency shine in every task she has performed whether it was artistic, educational or team building. Her poise and confidence makes her a great asset as Director of our art center.”
“Transitioning into this leadership position is truly a full circle moment for me," said Buyalos. "I got my start in the arts here in Chester and have had the opportunity to manifest that love and passion from my childhood into my professional life as an arts administrator, educator, and professional musician. Returning home to serve the community where it all started for me has done nothing but reinvigorate that love and passion that I have for the arts. I look forward to working collaboratively with the CCAF board, staff, volunteers, and our community partners to further solidify the Perkinson Center’s role as a pillar of our community that will not only serve the ‘here and now,’ but will endure for generations to come.”
Buyalos is a graduate of Thomas Dale High School and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance form the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
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About The Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education |
The Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education changes lives for the better by connecting cultural arts and community. They accomplish this by partnering with the communities they serve, presenting and supporting diverse artists and performers; creating an inclusive center for education, community events, and art discovery; and offering accessible, equitable, and affordable programming. The center features the state-of-the-art 350-seat Jimmy Dean Theater, the Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery, and two spaces for education or special events—all nestled in the heart of the Chester Village Green. Learn more by visiting perkinsoncenter.org or visit in person at 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831.
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