{"id":18337,"date":"2025-02-25T13:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsandscience.org\/?p=18337"},"modified":"2025-08-12T19:24:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:24:30","slug":"adam-santalla-pierce-named-permanent-president-of-arts-science-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsandscience.org\/adam-santalla-pierce-named-permanent-president-of-arts-science-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Adam Santalla Pierce Named Permanent President of Arts & Science Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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CHARLOTTE, NC <\/strong>\u2013 The Arts & Science Council Board of Directors recently appointed Adam Santalla Pierce as the permanent president of ASC. Santalla Pierce, a seasoned nonprofit executive and cultural strategist, has been with ASC since 2017 and most recently served as interim president, following his role as vice president of community & artist support.<\/p>

\u201cAdam has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg creative community,\u201d said Foundation For The Carolinas president Laura Yates Clark. \u201cHis expertise in arts philanthropy, community engagement and equitable investment in local artists has made a lasting impact on ASC\u2019s mission. Under his leadership, ASC is poised to continue its transformative work in fostering a more inclusive and vibrant cultural sector.\u201d<\/p>

With over a decade of experience in the performing arts and arts philanthropy, Santalla Pierce has championed capacity building, equitable investment and the development of accessible arts experiences. As vice president of community & artist support, he led ASC\u2019s grantmaking operations, board and staff management, community engagement, and strategic planning. His leadership helped secure $1.4 million from foundations and government entities to support ASC\u2019s grantmaking, in addition to spearheading an unprecedented $3.2 million investment framework in the local creative class.<\/p>

\u201cI am honored to continue leading ASC during this exciting time for the arts,\u201d said Santalla Pierce. \u201cI look forward to collaborating with our partners, artists and organizations to cultivate thriving and inclusive arts access throughout our community.\u201d<\/p>

In addition to his administration leadership, Santalla Pierce has been a bridge between the arts community and key stakeholders, successfully advocating for increased funding in arts education and nonprofit development. His fundraising expertise has strengthened ASC\u2019s ability to sustain and expand diverse cultural programs, ensuring long-term impact.<\/p>

Santalla Pierce holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virgina and is an active member of The Plus Collective, where he provides arts expertise, strategic leadership, and guidance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg\u2019s LGBTQIA+ community foundation.<\/p>

The Arts & Science Council is a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas. For more information about ASC: ArtsAndScience.org<\/a>; for more information about Foundation For The Carolinas: FFTC.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

About Foundation For The Carolinas<\/span><\/p>

Founded in 1958, Foundation For The Carolinas is a nonprofit community foundation that serves a 13-county region across the Carolinas. FFTC helps people, nonprofits and companies amplify the impact of their charitable endeavors through service to fundholders and community convening to address critical issues. Our mission is to inspire philanthropy and empower individuals to create a better community. Visit fftc.org<\/a> or philanthropyFOCUS.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

About ASC<\/span><\/p>

The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg\u2019s\u00a0Local Arts Agency<\/strong>\u00a0and a cultural catalyst driving economic growth, community retention, and upward mobility through arts, science, and culture. As a\u00a0supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas<\/strong>, ASC strengthens and sustains the region\u2019s creative ecosystem by investing in creatives, cultural organizations, and community programming.\u00a0<\/p>

Through individual donors,\u00a0community partnerships, and resources from local and state and government<\/strong>, ASC ensures that arts, culture, and creativity are\u00a0accessible<\/strong>, fostering a sense of belonging and positioning Charlotte as a premier cultural destination. ASC\u2019s core initiatives include\u00a0grantmaking, public art stewardship, cultural education, fundraising, and capacity-building programs<\/strong>\u00a0that support a vibrant creative sector.<\/p>

Stay up to date on ASC news and happenings at\u202fArtsAndScience.org<\/a>\u202fand on\u202fFacebook<\/a>, and\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202f.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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