Dear Friends,
We’re excited to share some big shifts at Dashboard!
Since 2010, Dashboard has thrived, in large part, due to our enterprising founders Beth Malone and Courtney Hammond. Something that started as an idea between two friends has become a vibrant organization serving thousands of artists in numerous communities around the country.
As with any healthy mission-driven organization, we knew the time would come that Courtney and Beth would want to make space for new leadership with fresh perspective and energy. Well, friends, after a lot of preparation and care, that time has come! We are incredibly honored to welcome our new Executive Director Oshun Layne!
Many of you know Oshun, she has been with us since 2017. Her introduction to Dash was as guest curator for Golden Hour, a wildly beautiful and deeply felt exhibition produced by Dashboard in partnership with Oakland Cemetery in 2018. She then joined us as a full-time director managing complex projects, improving our operations, and investing her creativity into every aspect of her work within the organization. In recent months, Oshun stepped up as Managing Director while Beth was on maternity leave: those who have had the privilege of working with Oshun are familiar with her warmth, humor and commitment to artists and community. The entire Dashboard team is thrilled to support Oshun in this new role and watch the organization flourish under her leadership.
“When I started at Dash, I remember a colleague saying “don’t say Dash, say US, say WE!” It was the first organization, in my career, that truly celebrated the collective. We pooled our skills to support our communities and creatives and that meant we could move further and faster and dream as big as we wanted. In my new role as Executive Director, I want to amplify this practice in every space that Dash is present.” – Oshun Layne
As we welcome Oshun, we also bid farewell to Beth and Courtney, our co-founding Executive Director and Creative Director. Their dedication to Dashboard and the artists it serves is evidenced in their work over the past twelve years. Dashboard wouldn’t be where it is today without both of their vision, tenacity, creativity and muscle.
“Building Dash has been the joy of my career. I’m so proud of what we’ve all done here, and am thrilled for the renewed vision Oshun is bringing to the organization.” – Beth Malone
We celebrate Beth’s countless contributions and accomplishments, and wish her the very best in all of her future endeavors, the possibilities are endless!
We are also excited to announce Courtney’s full time shift to Dash.Studio!
Established as a sister company in 2016, Dash.Studio is an artist-driven solution collaboration working at the confluence of architecture, property development & brand activation. Having been at the helm of the Studio since its inception, Courtney will shift there exclusively. Dash.Studio has been a labor of love for the entire Dash team for many years, some of the projects include Digital Armory, Nakamura.ke, Reflection Tunnel and Heartbeat_ATL.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the work we’ve accomplished during my time at this organization. From $500 in our pocket and bullheaded bravery, collectively we’ve built an incredibly beloved and financially successful nonprofit that carries a reputation for professionalism and wild freedom, equally. Our wild girl is a boss… and now she’s in the best hands we could’ve ever wanted for her.” -- Courtney Hammond
These shifts have been in the works for some time, so we're excited to share the news and continue moving into a bright future!
Be on the look out for upcoming collaborative efforts between Dashboard and Dash.Studio! Sincerely, Dashboard Board of Directors Lisa Flick Wilson Erin Krinsky Jessica Gaines Kyle Kessler Eric Gabbai Deanna Murphy
