New Heights Arts Director Announced

Heights Arts has hired a new director.

Rachel Bernstein, who will replace outgoing director Peggy Spaeth July 2, has experience as a performance artist, educator and administrator, Spaeth said.

“Which is a nicely rounded experience for someone who will be working in a small grassroots organization,” she added.

Spaeth said that Bernstein, who has worked at the Cleveland Music Settlement for 15 years, plays the cello and teaches cello, displays a passion and vision for connecting arts to the community.

“This isn’t just a job,” she added. “We’re a nonprofit and we’re very mission-driven. This is the kind of place where you put your heart and soul into it."

“Her compassionate experience in overseeing programs and systems, coupled with her passion for the arts and the community, ensure a vibrant future for Heights Arts and the region that we serve,” the organization wrote in a press release.