Sun Valley Center for the Arts to Search for New Executive Director

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts announced today that Executive Director Sally Boettger has resigned to pursue professional opportunities in the private sector.

“We’re saddened to see Sally move on.  She has done a fabulous job during her eight years with the institution, first as Development Director, then as Co-Director, and since 2012, as Executive Director,” said John Gaeddert, President of The Center’s Board.  “During her tenure, Sally helped lead the merger with the Company of Fools, moved forward our negotiations with the Simplots to build a new facility, oversaw implementation of stronger financial controls, managed the hiring of numerous new employees, and led The Center through several successful wine auctions, which helped ensure that The Center is on sound financial footing.”

Boettger is leaving to refocus her professional life away from day-to-day management in favor of more targeted projects. She will be exploring locally-based opportunities and will remain as a consultant for The Center for the next several months.

“This was a tough decision, as The Center means so much to me – the people, the programs, and what the institution does for this community.  But after many years working in the non-profit sector, I am ready to move on to different challenges and opportunities,” said Boettger.  “The Center is extremely fortunate to have such talented staff, including Kristin Poole as Artistic Director; capable Board leadership and broad support in the community,” she added.

Gaeddert said The Center will initiate a national search for a new Executive Director immediately, and that, in the interim, the current staff, under Kristin Poole’s leadership, will assume Sally’s responsibilities.  He added, “The Board and staff continue to be dedicated to providing this community with world-class arts programming, and we are excited to see what may arise from our search.  We also remain focused on pursuing a solution for a new facility that best suits The Center’s future needs.  As the largest arts non-profit in the state and one that has attracted national attention because of our multi-disciplinary approach and exemplary work in the local school system, we believe the vacancy will attract some terrific candidates.”