Dione Kennedy

Dione Kennedy is President and CEO of Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW). PAFW is the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall and Maddox-Muse Center, which includes McDavid Studio and the Van Cliburn Recital Hall, all located in downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square area. PAFW serves as the local presenter of major touring artists and productions in these venues with series including Broadway at the Bass, Family Series at the Bass, Special Attractions at Bass Performance Hall, and Popular Attractions at Bass Performance Hall. PAFW is also responsible for implementing the unique Children’s Education Program at Bass Performance Hall, which annually provides extensive, free arts education and outreach programs to nearly 80,000 students and teachers. Additionally, a vital component of PAFW’s mission in the operation of Bass Hall is to provide a home for its resident arts companies.

Prior to making the transition to PAFW in January, 2009, Dione spent 18 years with Dayton, Ohio’s Victoria Theatre Association, where, during the last four years of her tenure, she served as President and CEO. Dione’s professional affiliations include The Broadway League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and Independent Presenters Network.