[imc-atlanta-ed] PRESS RELEASE: ART PAPERS Announces Search for Executive Director

[ART PAPERS]

For Immediate Release 			CONTACT: Peter Bahouth, Board President	
November 27, 2006				404.550.8211, or president at artpapers.org

ART PAPERS ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ART PAPERS announced today that it has begun an international search for a successor to 
its current Executive Director, Jamie Badoud.  

ART PAPERS President Peter Bahouth announced the transition, which will be marked by 
the planned departure of Badoud on March 15th, 2007.   Serving ART PAPERS since 
January of 2000, he led the organization to a new level of accomplishment and recognition.  
During his tenure, Badoud stabilized then grew the organization into one of the most 
respected contemporary art magazines in the world.  The organization’s budget increased 
by more than 125% through a dramatic rise in earned revenues, foundation support, and 
successful fundraisers.  Circulation grew 80% to include subscribers in 36 countries 
and newsstand sales throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Bahouth stated, “Jamie Badoud is leaving a very different ART PAPERS than the one he 
joined almost seven years ago. Due to his charismatic leadership and tireless work 
with a committed board and staff, ART PAPERS has grown significantly in size and influence.  
Not only have the organization’s fundraisers grown from grassroots garage sales to 
some of the biggest and most successful art events of the year, the magazine has 
undergone a dramatic redesign and public programming has grown to include some of 
the most important figures in contemporary art. He leaves a remarkable record of 
accomplishment and leadership. We greatly appreciate his significant contributions.”

Badoud stated, “My tenure with ART PAPERS has been one of tremendous growth for 
myself and the organization. I am proud to leave on the heels of a large 
capacity-building grant of up to $100,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts.  
These funds will firmly position the organization for sustained growth and maximize 
impact of our expanding programs. Knowing the best is yet to come, I look forward to 
witnessing the organization’s continued success.”
 
Bahouth added, “ART PAPERS has progressed significantly in recent years as an 
organization dedicated to the examination, development and definition of art 
and culture in the world today.  The strong foundation left by Badoud will 
help us in our mission to provide an independent and accessible forum for the 
exchange of perspectives on contemporary art.”
 
Posting for the position follows:(full job description to be posted 
at www.artpapers.org on Nov. 27, 2006) ART PAPERS, a non-profit contemporary 
art publisher and presenter, seeks an Executive Director to lead its 
organizational operations. The Director oversees all financial and 
developmental activities and serves as liaison between the staff and 
Board of Directors. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, the Director 
also serves as a spokesperson for the organization. Ideal candidate possesses: 
strong knowledge of contemporary art and culture; resourceful non-profit 
management and creative fund-raising experience; financial expertise; publishing 
experience; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. 
Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary commensurate with qualifications 
and experience. Deadline Jan 1st, 2007. Submit cover letter, resume, 3 current 
references to: Director Search, c/o ART PAPERS, P.O. Box 5748, Atlanta, GA 31107-5748 
or email info at artpapers.org. 

Major funding for ART PAPERS is provided by the Fulton County Commission under 
the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council (Atlanta, GA). ART PAPERS is funded 
in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Atlanta Office of 
Cultural Affairs, and the Georgia Council of the Arts through the appropriations 
for the Georgia General Assembly.

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