New Executive Director for Pyramid Atlantic

The Board of Directors and search committee are pleased to announce the selection of Jose Dominguez as Pyramid Atlantic's new Executive Director following upon founding director Helen Frederick. Jose Dominguez is a veteran of the area's non-profit community and brings more than fifteen years of experience in non-profit management and youth program development to the position. Mr Dominguez has managed grants at the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, developed events such as the DC Hip Hop Theatre Festival at the DC Art Commission, and directed after school programs at the Young Playwright’s Theater and the Shakespeare Theatre.
 
“For the board, our members and patrons, this is a time to celebrate Helen’s remarkable artistic and administrative achievements in building this organization over the past 27 years," said board chair Sally Sternbach. "It’s also a time of great excitement with the advent of new leadership from Jose, who will continue the tradition of excellence that Helen has established and assure a bright future for Pyramid Atlantic."
 
"I am so excited about the opportunity to lead a first class arts organization like Pyramid Atlantic that values artistic excellence, arts education, and community building. I look forward to working with the amazing staff, wonderful board, artists and friends of Pyramid, as well as Helen in her new role, and maintaining Pyramid's commitment to innovative collaborations, engaging exhibitions, and rich classes and workshops."

Pyramid Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit contemporary arts center dedicated to the creation and appreciation of hand papermaking, printmaking, digital arts, and the art of the book. For nearly 25 years, Pyramid has provided opportunities for the discovery and creation of these fine arts through imaginative programming for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. An artist-centered community with an international and local following, Pyramid Atlantic brings print and paper arts to people all over the world.

Pyramid Atlantic was founded in 1981 by noted artist and teacher Helen C. Frederick to provide a setting for artistic collaboration and dialogue. Since then, Pyramid has played a critical role in the art world by:

• hosting hundreds of artists in residence
• developing outreach programs for students and the community
• offering classes for artists of all levels
• producing and publishing numerous print and artist book editions
• conserving and collecting works on paper
• curating exhibitions both locally and throughout the world
• providing professional development programs for teachers

Pyramid Atlantic receives federal and state funds as well as generous support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. In addition to this funding, we count individual donors and members among our most valued supporters.

At Pyramid, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. In 2003, Pyramid relocated to the heart of the Arts & Entertainment District in downtown Silver Spring, MD. The new facility features a paper mill, print shop, letterpress studio, bindery, and cutting-edge digital studios.