The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is pleased to announce the promotion of two dedicated staff members in support of the organization’s strategic plan. Sarah Busman and Kashia Knight are moving into new roles at the organization. 

Sarah Busman, formerly the Arts Education Manager, has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of Community Engagement. In her new role, Busman is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage diverse community members in the Arts Council's initiatives. The Director of Community Engagement leads efforts to build meaningful relationships with community partners, enhance public participation, and promote cultural inclusion in the Arts Council’s execution of its strategic plan. Busman manages direct artist engagement by supervising staff responsible for the Arts Council’s Mini Grant, Artist Support Grant, Artists In Schools, Artist in Residence, primary exhibit and Local Artist Spotlight Gallery initiatives.  

Kashia Knight, formerly the Grants Assistant, has been promoted to the position of Arts Education Manager. In her new capacity, Knight manages the Artists In Schools and Mini Grant programs providing administrative and logistical support to individual artists and Cumberland County schools. 

Knight has demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, creativity and a deep commitment to supporting the grants department. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and foster meaningful learning experiences will be instrumental in advancing our arts education programs. 

“Promoting Sarah to the Director of Community Engagement and Kashia to the Arts Education Manager marks an exciting new chapter for the Arts Council. Their combined leadership and vision will enhance our mission to enrich, inspire, and connect our community through the arts. We are confident their expanded roles will deepen and diversify our community outreach and further elevate arts education opportunities across Fayetteville and Cumberland County” shared Kennon Jackson, Jr., Arts Council Chief of Staff, in a press release.