After 14 years of running Giant Magnet (formerly Seattle International Children’s Festival), Andrea Wagner was unaware of her dismissal by the board of directors until she read about it in the newspaper, according the Misha Berson of the Seattle Times. Wagner claims “no performance issues were cited” in her dismissal, and she has not received an explanation as to her firing. One board member has even quit over the issue, citing the “radical choice” made by the board. Read the complete article here.
There will also be an “Arts Rally” tonight at the Rendezvous to discuss Andrea Wagner’s firing and the role of boards of directors in arts organizations from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Rendezvous is located at 2322 Second Ave., Seattle.