The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Introduces New Marketing Team Members

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to introduce three new team members in the marketing department.

Stephen Baker, Director of Marketing & Audience Development

Stephen Baker has been involved in promoting the arts for internationally-acclaimed organizations such as the Minnesota Orchestra and Carnegie Hall. He was one of the founding members and former chair of the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission in Coronado, California. Steve also successfully opened the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, growing subscription sales over 400%. He comes to Sarasota after recently working as director of marketing & communications for Scottsdale Arts. "I am thrilled to join the dynamic team at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in what promises to be one of the most exciting seasons in its 48-year history."

Thomas Gravelle, Graphic Artist

Thom Gravelle comes to the Van Wezel from The Observer Media Group, where he was a graphic designer in the creative services department. He moved from Wisconsin in 2016 after a 25-year career as designer and creative director for a nonprofit educational association. Thom has been involved in theater for most of his adult life as an actor, stage manager and musician, including serving 15 years as vice president of a small, grassroots theater company. He received his music and art degrees from UW-Whitewater and has performed with many area music groups, including the Gulf Coast Flute Choir. Thom is very excited to join the Van Wezel team and is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Natasha Herrera, Press and Public Relations

Natasha Herrera recently relocated from Ocala, where she spent two years as marketing manager for the Reilly Arts Center and Ocala Symphony Orchestra. She received a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Science in Management from the Hough Graduate School of Business at the University of Florida, and is thrilled to live in the vibrant arts community of Sarasota. An active musician (flutist) herself, Natasha enjoys being an advocate for the arts in her daily life and looks forward to an incredible season with her colleagues at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

For more information on the 2018-2019 season at the Van Wezel, visit www.VanWezel.org or call (941) 953-3368.