ACG Appoints Vice President in Portland

Victor Gotesman joined Arts Consulting Group (ACG) in 2016 as Vice President to lead the firm's Facilities & Program Planning practice.

Mr. Gotesman is a career arts administrator with more than 40 years of experience working in the performing arts. He has held leadership positions at an array of nonprofit cultural organizations and government agencies, as well as executive roles with theater consulting and planning firms, overseeing some of America's most important cultural facilities projects.

Most recently, Mr. Gotesman was the Executive Director of ODC in San Francisco, where he was responsible for all aspects of the organization's $5.7 million budget. Prior to joining ODC, he was the President and Principal-in-Charge of major feasibility studies and planning projects at Theater Projects Consultants (TPC). While at TPC, he managed the firm's business development and acted as lead consultant on numerous projects, including facility redevelopment master plans, cultural facility studies and program plans, and new performing arts center market feasibility studies. His clients included the City of Dallas, Kodak (Dolby) Theater in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Previously, Mr. Gotesman was Managing Director of Jaffe Holden Acoustics, overseeing the firm's operation and business development. He later co-founded The Center for Creative Resources, Inc. (CCR), which provided consulting services in arts management, marketing, and fundraising to artists and arts organizations in the New York region. Serving as President, he was contracted by The New York Times to develop and implement an operating business plan for the Times Center, a 378-seat venue within its Times Square headquarters. The three-year contract included implementation of the business plan and full management of the Times Center during its first year of operation. Read more.

"There is a moment before the curtain rises and performers take the stage when the anticipation of what is to come is truly palpable. It is a reminder of the inherent magic of live performance and a privilege knowing that the work we do enables this creative expression. That singular moment, often years in the making, encapsulates the vision, research, planning, drive, and dedication of all involved. It inspires, thrills, and moves audiences and is the reason we do this work."

Mr. Gotesman's professional and client work includes:

Center for Creative Resources
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
City of Dallas
Fine Arts Center/University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Jaffe Holden Acoustics
Kodak (Dolby) Theater
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The New York Times
ODC
Theater Projects Consultants
University of Montana
University of Nebraska

Arts Consulting Group (ACG) is the leading provider of interim management, executive search, revenue enhancement, facilities & program planning, and organizational development services for the arts and culture industry. With locations in Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Tampa, Toronto, and Washington DC, ACG consultants are also located in other communities throughout North America to best serve the needs of our clients.