Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts announced the appointment of Gillian Fox as its next President & CEO. Fox will join Caramoor on June 9, after serving as Executive Director of Newport Classical since 2021, where she oversaw a transformational period of growth within the organization. Fox succeeds Edward J. Lewis III, who departed the organization at the end of March. Caramoor’s Board Chairman, James A. Attwood, Jr., has been serving as Interim CEO while the search has been underway.
“I am honored to join Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts to lead this incredible organization, internationally renowned for its artistic excellence and spirit of innovation,” said Fox. “My vision builds on the legacy of the Rosens, particularly Lucie’s aspiration to make Caramoor more accessible to the public – a place where audiences can find connection and cultural engagement.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Gillian Fox as the next leader of Caramoor,” said Attwood. “She brings a rare combination of strategic insight, artistic sensibility, and a proven track record in arts leadership. Her deep experience in development, organizational management, and community engagement makes her ideally equipped to guide us forward. Gillian’s values as a champion of creativity and her commitment to cultivating new audiences resonate deeply with us. As Caramoor celebrates its 80th anniversary, we look forward to this next chapter with great confidence and excitement.”
In her tenure as Executive Director at Newport Classical, Fox was responsible for executing the artistic and strategic vision of the organization, including fundraising and community relations, financial health and facilities management, marketing, communications, and brand strategy. Through her leadership, Newport Classical facilitated and implemented two strategic plans, the first of which led to an organizational rebranding and an expansion of Newport Classical’s programming to operate year-round, and implemented a robust pre-K-12 music enrichment program in partnership with the public school system. The second plan is newly completed and about to be announced and implemented.
Prior to joining Newport Classical, Fox served as Director of SOLUNA Festival & Contemporary Programs at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, where she received acclaim for curating innovative and thought-provoking classical music performances and interdisciplinary programs.
Drawing on a rich background of artistic curation and advocacy, Fox brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to Caramoor. Her arrival comes at a pivotal moment, as Caramoor continues to expand its audiences and impact its local communities, while still steadfastly honoring its history and reimagining what a forward-thinking cultural institution can be.
