Catherine Painter was Managing Director at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 2020-2025 after working with the company as a Development Consultant for seven years. She is currently Managing Director for Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Director of Operations for Praize Productions, Inc., and a Board Member (Treasurer) for the National New Play Network (NNPN). She is a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois - Chicago Certificate in Non-Profit Management Program where she teaches classes on Financial Management, Individual Giving and Strategic Leadership. Cat has served on grant review panels for the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, consulted with the American Indian Association, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Chicago Human Rhythm...
Catherine Painter was Managing Director at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 2020-2025 after working with the company as a Development Consultant for seven years. She is currently Managing Director for Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Director of Operations for Praize Productions, Inc., and a Board Member (Treasurer) for the National New Play Network (NNPN). She is a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois - Chicago Certificate in Non-Profit Management Program where she teaches classes on Financial Management, Individual Giving and Strategic Leadership. Cat has served on grant review panels for the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, consulted with the American Indian Association, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, and independent artists, and worked with Victory Gardens Theater, Merit School of Music, Northlight Theatre, and Latin School of Chicago.