The Henderson Area Arts Alliance (HAAA) is excited to announce the appointment of Kensington Eck as its new Executive Director.
Kensington Eck is honored to serve as the next Executive Director for the Henderson Area Arts Alliance. With twenty years of experience working in the performing arts, she is excited to bring her knowledge and enthusiasm to the Henderson community.
Before this position, Kensington worked as the Interim Director and Patron Services manager of HAAA. She has a vast amount of experience working in the arts as a teacher, vocal and acting coach, actor, singer, director, artistic director, and producer. She was nominated for the University of Evansville’s Teacher of the Year for her work at EVSC’s Lincoln School as a Creative Drama Educator. During her time at Lincoln, she developed the only theatre program in a K-8 public school in Indiana. Kensington is the founding Artistic Director for Think PINK Productions, which staged challenging, off-broadway quality plays and musicals in the greater Evansville area from 2010-2019. Through Think PINK, she received the Evansville Celebration of Leadership in an Arts Business award for her work on the Ghostlight Project and staged reading of The Taming. Kensington also received recognition in Evansville as a member of the 20 under 40 class in business and as one of Love EVV’s “Leading Ladies” of Evansville.
“I am thrilled to lead the Henderson Area Arts Alliance in its thirtieth year and look forward to collaborating with a community that has such clear love and support for the arts,” said Eck.
As Executive Director, Eck will oversee the planning and implementation of HAAA’s programs, events, and initiatives, ensuring that HAAA remains a leading force in promoting the arts in Henderson and the surrounding areas. Her vision includes expanding community outreach, fostering partnerships with local organizations, and enhancing the accessibility of the arts for all residents.
HAAA Board President Walker Bruneer expressed confidence in Eck’s leadership, stating, “Kensington’s passion for the arts and electric personality are unmatched. We are fortunate to have her as our new Executive Director and are very excited about the future of the Henderson Area Arts Alliance.”
Kensington has performed professionally with the New Harmony Theatre in Indiana and at the Secret Theatre in New York. Favorite roles include Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest and Abigail in The Crucible. She has also performed in countless community theatre roles and with her own theatre company. She loves every opportunity to be on stage, whether it’s via performing or talking about the arts community. Her favorite role of all is mom to her daughter, Starling. Outside of work, she enjoys live performances, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones.
