Executive Director
The Gallo Center for the Arts (GCA) seeks a dynamic, mission-driven executive to serve as its next Executive Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished arts leader to guide a thriving, community-rooted performing arts center into its next era — building on a strong artistic and civic legacy while strengthening the organization's financial foundation, programming, and community partnerships.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art performing arts complex located in the heart of vibrant downtown Modesto, California. The Center features two indoor performance venues — the 1,248-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater and the 440-seat Foster Family Theater, connected by a grand shared lobby — as well as year-round outdoor community programming in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden.
The search is being led by Vice President Cynthia Fuhrman, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team.
For best consideration, please apply by August 25. While we will still accept and consider applications received after this date, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for the best chance of being considered for the position. Please note that meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview. For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. No phone calls, please.
Click below for the full description and the online application.
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
