BSO VP of Education Carol Bogash Appointed to Americans for the Arts Advisory Council

Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading non-profit for advancing the arts, has recognized Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Vice President of Education and Community Engagement Carol Bogash's achievement as a leader in the field of arts education and appointed her to Americans for the Arts Advisory Council. Ms. Bogash was elected onto the council by popular vote from other Americans for the Arts members. She will serve a term of three years.

The Arts Education Council represents the Arts Education Network-a segment of the professional members of Americans for the Arts who work to improve access to and impact of arts education programs. The Council provides guidance on the development and execution of programs and services that meet the needs of arts education professionals nationwide.

Ms. Bogash joined the BSO in 2011. During her tenure, she has overseen the creation of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras, instituted the nation's first Symphony Orchestra Science Advisory Panel to guide program content for concerts for youth and created OrchLab, a music-in-schools program in Montgomery County.

"Carol Bogash brings expertise, skill and passion to ensure that arts education thrives in our nation's schools and communities," said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. "Studies have shown that arts education helps young people develop the critical thinking, collaborative and creative skills necessary to succeed in the ever-changing, diverse and global economies of today's world. We couldn't be more pleased that Ms. Bogash will be joining our council as we work to ensure that all students receive the well-rounded education that they deserve."

Americans for the Arts' mission is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education. From offices in Washington, DC and New York City, we provide a rich array of programs that meet the needs of over 150,000 members and stakeholders. We are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and to creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.

For more than 30 years, Carol Bogash has been passionately dedicated to creating educational programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences providing enriching opportunities for learners of all ages and diverse communities. Currently, she is Vice President of Education and Community Engagement at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra responsible for a large and diverse program engaging all ages from the very young to those who are retired. From 2007-2011 she served as the Director of Education for the Washington Performing Arts Society, overseeing a large and diverse program reaching more than 100,000 people each year.

As the Director of Educational and Cultural Programs at The Smithsonian Associates for more than 11 years, she was responsible for over 1,500 education programs annually, including lectures, seminars, courses, Smithsonian's Discovery Theatre, studio arts, performances, summer camp, study tours and national outreach. Prior to working at the Smithsonian, Bogash was General Manager of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra (FL), was Director of the Non-Credit Liberal Arts Program and of the Master of Interdisciplinary Science Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Continuing Studies, served as the Orchestra Manager for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and taught at the Peabody Institute of Music and in the Baltimore City Public School System.

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