Officers. David M. Rubenstein, Chairman Anthony Welters, Vice Chair Deborah F. Rutter, President Jacqueline Badger Mars, Secretary Shonda L. Rhimes, Treasurer Aswathi Zachariah, General Counsel

The Kennedy Center is made up of artists, artisans, administrators, and trade professionals dedicated to our audiences and the Center’s mission, vision, and values. Executive Leadership & Artistic Partners

Oct 26, 2022 · Members of the Board of Trustees provide guidance and direction to help the Kennedy Center fulfill the three parts of its mission: Serving as a suitable memorial in honor of the late President, exemplified by the Kennedy Center's new immersive permanent exhibit exploring President Kennedy's relationship to the arts, "Art and Ideals: President ...

Jan 17, 2018 · Richard E. Sebastian, Jr. has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of The Kennedy Center, effective January 2, 2018. He succeeds Martin D. Schwartz of Trumbull, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service.

Jan 30, 2024 · The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces that board chairman David M. Rubenstein will retire from the board of trustees after 14 years, effective at the board’s Annual Meeting in January 2025.

The NSO Board of Directors is comprised of civic, business, cultural and philanthropic leaders with interests in the Washington metropolitan area. The NSO Board is the governing body of the National Symphony Orchestra and helps to direct and carry out the artistic mission of the NSO.

Nov 25, 2024 · Kennedy Center has announced that it will extend Board Chairman David M. Rubenstein’s leadership of the nation’s cultural center until September 2026. Rubenstein agreed to remain in the role after the national search for a new board chair, which began in May, took longer than expected.

Jan 27, 2025 · Deborah Rutter, who has led the Kennedy Center for more than a decade, will step down at the end of the year. Rutter has presided over an expansion of the center, both in programming and in a...

Jan 27, 2025 · Deborah F. Rutter, who has served as president of the Kennedy Center since 2014, has announced her decision to step down at the end of this year. The Center’s board of trustees has formed a...

19 hours ago · If Trump became chair of the Kennedy Center board, he would replace the philanthropist David Rubenstein, who has held the post for 14 years but signaled that he will move on after September 2026 ...