Jay Wegman has been appointed senior director of NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, where he will oversee the center鈥檚 artistic programming.
Wegman arrives at the center following a ten-year tenure as director of the Abrons Art Center at Henry Street Settlement. There, he worked with the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Karole Armitage, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson and John Zorn.
鈥淲e are pleased to welcome Jay to NYU Skirball, and know that his experience in programming innovative and original works will enhance and expand Skirball鈥檚 presentations,鈥� said Owen Moore, assistant vice president of New York University, in a statement. 鈥淲e look forward to the next era of artistic growth under Jay鈥檚 direction.鈥�
NYU Skirball showcases performing arts talent from across the U.S. and the world, in the areas of dance, theatre, music and film. For more information visit .
