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Change is hard. For arts leaders engaged in the delicate act of passing the torch to the next generation, it can be particularly tricky to make sure the fire stays lit and that no one gets burned in the process.
Three Sacramento arts organizations — Sacramento Ballet, Celebration Arts and B Street Theatre — have experienced a changing of the guard in the last few years. For the latter two, that leadership transition marked the departure of a founder. At all three organizations, leadership was passed to someone significantly younger. The new artistic directors are all under 45.
Though each organization’s process was unique, they shared some common elements that may prove edifying for other arts groups, whenever they may find themselves at a similar inflection point.