A Letter from the Chair of the Board
September 20th, 2024
Carissimi Civitellians,
As we move into the fall, Civitella welcomes its last group of Fellows and Director’s Guests for 2024, closing out our 30th year of building a rich refuge where artists from around the world can work and thrive. Read on below for a glimpse into what some of the artists who just left their session were working on while at the Castle.
We also have the great pleasure of welcoming Heather Ewing, our new Executive Director, who arrived at the Castle to begin her tenure just this past Monday. Her first day was also the first day for our final group of 2024. Happily, she was present to welcome them as they all start their work at the Castle.
Heather has been a member of the Advisory Council since 2016 and is no stranger to Civitella. She first visited when Ursula Corning was still alive, and she returned later as a guest in 2018. She is thrilled to begin her work immersed in the life of our artists and in partnership with our wonderful Staff.Â
Heather’s start coincides with the Board’s first visit to the Castle in five years. We arrive in Umbria next week for a Board meeting, as well as to fully engage ourselves in the work done at the Castle. These visits refresh our sense of purpose and renew our commitment to our beloved Civitella.
We look forward to having you join us in welcoming Heather as we move Civitella forward into its next phase. Do visit us in Tribeca or Umbertide whenever you find yourself nearby. You are always welcome.
Thank you for all you do to support Civitella.Â
Jennifer DowleyÂ
Chair, Board of Directors
Civitella Ranieri Foundation