Kimberly Schuette

Managing Director, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra; Manager of Artistic Administration

Performing and Visual Arts — Programming

About Kimberly

Kimberly recently joined the Chautauqua Institution as managing director of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and manager of artistic administration for Performing and Visual Arts (PAVA). In these roles she manages contracts for chamber and classical programming and oversees the budgets across PAVA.

Prior to joining the Institution, Kimberly spent over a decade with the Virginia Arts Festival in southeastern Virginia, most recently serving as its associate director of programming. She has also worked as the associate producer for a start-up theater company, producing theatrical works onstage with live orchestra.

Why did you choose to work at Chautauqua? What do you like about working at Chautauqua?

I chose to work at Chautauqua because I am excited to present live performances in a beautiful, holistic setting.

Current and Former Volunteer or Board Roles

• Hampton Roads Chamber Players, Board Vice Chair, 2015-2018
• Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, Viola, 2008-2021

Professional Affiliations

Certified Associate in Project Management

Personal Interests

Knit/crochet/embroidery, viola & piano, baking, running