The Avenue Concept Announces Yarrow Thorne Is Stepping Down as Executive Director

The Avenue Concept Announces Yarrow Thorne Is Stepping Down as Executive Director

 

The Avenue Concept announced Monday that its long-time executive director is departing from the organization.

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“After 12 years since founding The Avenue Concept (TAC), Yarrow Thorne is ready to take the next step in his own journey of creative exploration as Founder, stepping aside as Executive Director this summer,” announced the non-profit.

“TAC’s next ED will build upon our development and success in 2024 and beyond, joining a dynamic staff and Board in leading with a solid foundation and comprehensive strategic plan completed in 2023.  Under Yarrow’s bold and passionate leadership, we developed ‘avenues’ for public art, creating spaces where hundreds of artists, civic and business leaders and advocates could connect and share stories through high-quality public art experiences. With murals, sculptures, legal graffiti walls, and events like Avenue Sandwich, Influx, and TAC Activations, we’ve combined mark-making, music, art, skateboarding, food, photography, video, storytelling, and community initiatives. 

The TAC said it has produced 300+ public artworks and experiences, "dramatically changing the look, feel, and engagement with Providence and beyond." 

The Board Search Committee has been working with Eos Transition Partners to fill the position.

The board and staff are committed to ensuring a successful transition for the next ED. Deputy Director Jenn Harris offers, “I joined TAC in 2020 to support Yarrow and the team in preparing for this transition: strengthening strategy, processes, and opportunities for leaders within the organization and in our community, and we’re ready. We’re approaching this transition from a place of strategic, financial, and programmatic strength. Our team is committed to supporting a new ED in bringing fresh perspectives and energy to execute our strong strategic plan and imagine the next ten years for public art.” 

The group said it hopes to have a new executive director in place this spring.