June 7, 2023
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of Ms. Brienza, together
with
a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Commission on the
Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1 -22; D.C. Official Code §
39-203), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
for appointment as a member with experience in arts and humanities organizational
administration or governance of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, replacing Maria
Hall Rooney, for a term ending June 30, 2025.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Ms. Julianne Brienza
4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(Ward 6)
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1owser A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
as a member with experience in arts and humanities organizational administration or governance
of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of the Commission on29
the Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code30
§ 39-203), replacing Maria Hall Rooney, for a term ending June 30, 2025.31
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,32
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.33
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.34
To confirm the appointment of Ms. Julianne Brienza to the Commission on the Arts and
Humanities.
Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
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Ms. Julianne Brienza
4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(Ward 6)
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Commission on the Arts and Humanities Julianne Brienza
Confirmation Resolution of 2023”. JULIANNE
BRIENZA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CONTACT
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
EDUCATION
Innovative Leadership in Theatre
Washington Post, Helen Hayes
Award, 2013
Visionary Leadership Award
31 st Annual Mayors Arts Awards,
Honorable Mayor Bowser, 2015
Distinguished Alumni Award, College
of Business, Performing Arts and
Leadership, Viterbo University 2020
Non-Profit CEO of the Year
Washington Business Journal, 2015
Arden Professional Apprenticeship
Philadelphia, PA
Areas of Focus:
General Management, Fundraising,
Marketing, Stage-management
and Production
Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wl
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
Magna cum Laude
Minors: Philosophy and Visual Arts
Sister Marie Leon Lacroix
Service Award
Created Philadelphia’s year-long arts-in-residency program at Greenfield
Elementary School run by Mum Puppettheatre. Established program
curriculum, budget, cash flow statements, and payroll. Drafted grants and
program schedule.This arts-in-residency program runing for twenty years.
A disciplined organizational leader with distinctive experience develop
ing opportunities for artists, creatives and communities that are both
significant and sustainable.
Founded Capital Fringe, a DC-based non-profit in 2005 with a mission
rooted in the freedom of expression and earning opportunities for artists
and creatives. Driving vision, community presence and the growth of
the organization’s financial footprint from $300,000 up to $1.7 million
through increased fundraising, earned revenue opportunities and the
establishment of year-round sustainable artist-driven programs.
Created the Mead Theatre Lab Program, a performing arts program
offering intensive production and development assistance for performing
and visual artists, writers, directors, producers, and independent theatre
companies. Selected artists were recommended by a community-led
volunteer advisory panel of prominent DC-area arts professionals who
also provided mentoring and professional development throughout the
program term.The Mead Theatre Lab ran for thirteen years until the sale
of Flashpoint property in 2016. SKILLS
• Producing
• Program Development/Management
• Community Building/Development
•Volunteer Management
• Negotiation
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Financial Scenario Planning
• Change Management
• Strategic, Pragmatic Thinking
• Fundraising
• Marketing Print & Digital
• Graphic Design Print & Digital
REFERENCES
Available upon Request.
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Capital Fringe / Washington, DC / 2005 - Present
• Community outreach, curation, and producing a multi-day festival fea
turing over 250 local, national and international artists in 10+ venues.
• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of employees,
contractors, volunteers, and consultants of up to 70-100 annually..
• Leverage mission by forming key partnerships around specific proj
ects including Arena Stage, Clark Construction, Douglas Develop
ment, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Phillips Collection,
Sasha Bruce Youthworks, among others.
• Create, execute and manage yearly workplans for Programing, Fun
drasing, Marketing and Press and Operations.
• Draft and manage annual operating (up to $1.7 million) and capital
budgets (up to $5 million).
• Two three-year Strategic Plans executed through benchmark tracking
with Board of Directors.
• Serve as the chief liaison of the Board of Directors and committees,
including Executive, Finance, and Governance.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
CulturalDC / Washington, DC / 2003- 2005
• Worked as part of the leadership team to launch and lead the Flash
point Arts Incubator Project.
• Created an incubator curriculum and organized community art lead
ers to lead sessions and serve as mentors.
• Financial management and grant reporting.
• Created and executed Facilities Plan: dance studio, 60 seat-theatre, art
gallery and resident and staff offices.
• Created and executed venue rental contracts and policies.
ARTIST RESIDENCY DIRECTOR
Mum Puppettheatre / Philadelphia, PA / 2002 - 2003
• Created program curriculum, recruited and trained teaching artists.
• Financial management, budgeting, cash flow, and payroll.
• Grant writing and fundraising.
• Lead community meetings from PTA to teachers.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
1812 Productions / Philadelphia, PA / 2001 - 2002
• Stabilized the actor-led company during a series of internal and exter
nal changes by driving earned and contributed revenue while keeping
the staff and artists focused on the mission.
• Created chart of accounts, established accounting practices and de
veloped departmental budgeting of over $800,000.
• Created and implemented a diversified media plan for each produc
tion to more effectively target key audience demographics.
• Increased subscriptions by 14% in the 01/02 season.
• Led process with the Co-Artistic Directors to hire my replacement. Julianne Brienza
A Ward 6 resident, Ms, Brienza received a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre from Viterbo
University.
Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
In 2005, she founded Capital Fringe, a DC-based
non-profit with a mission rooted in the freedom
of expression and earning opportunities for
artists and creatives. Since then, she's served as
driving force for the vision, community presence,
and the growth of the organization's financial
footprint from $300,000 up to $1.7 million, and
increased opportunities and the establishment of
key partnerships and artist-driven programs.
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
Prior to her role at Capital Fringe, Ms. Brienza created the Mead Theatre Lab Program, a
performing arts program offering intensive production and development assistance for
performing and visual artists, writers, directors, producers, and independent theatre
companies. There, she helped select artists and companies were selected by a community-
led volunteer advisory panel of prominent DC-area arts professionals who also provided
mentoring and professional development throughout the program term. Ms. Brienza has
received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Business,
Performing Arts and Leadership, Viterbo University in 2020, the non-profit CEO of the Year
from the Washington Business Journal in 2015 and the Visionary Leadership Award at 31st
Annual Mayors Arts Awards in 2015.
Julianne Brienza is a disciplined organizational
leader with distinctive experience developing
opportunities for artists, creatives, and
communities that are both significant and
sustainable. Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
March 6, 2023
Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Julianne Brienza and Chase
Maggiano as members of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities_________
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681