Victoria Hutter helps provide the public voice for one of the largest single funders of the nonprofit arts sector in the United States. Through various media outlets and events, Victoria connects the National Endowment for the Arts to organizations, artists, and the public.

Since 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded more than 120,000 grants to groups or individuals in all 50 states and the six U.S. jurisdictions. Through grants, communications, and research, the NEA provides national recognition and support to significant projects of artistic excellence, seeking to preserve and enhance America's diverse cultural heritage.

In 2002, the NEA needed an interim director for their communications office and looked to Victoria. Having danced professionally in her previous career and still being quick on her feet, Victoria was able to step in without losing a beat.

Four Questions for Victoria

In one sentence, describe what you do...
"Write press releases, fact sheets and other materials, work with media on interview and information requests, and manage media events."

What is the most rewarding part of your professional work?
"Through event planning and press announcements, connecting with NEA grantees and other arts workers (including Bolz Center alumni) across the country."

What is the most challenging?
"Being part of a federal bureaucracy and the political realities that entails."

How does your graduate business training inform how you work?
"I draw upon the marketing courses in developing communication strategies and in better understanding other organizations' marketing and communication needs. Also, the alumni have been a great source of advice and support."

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