{"id":147027,"date":"2026-01-08T18:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147027"},"modified":"2026-01-08T18:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:14:45","slug":"juxtahub-names-ryan-hill-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147027","title":{"rendered":"JuxtaHub names Ryan Hill Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

Image of Ryan Hill, photo credit to Olaf Starorypinski<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Arts administrator with 18+ years experience tapped to lead Lehigh Valley\u2019s newest arts and innovation nonprofit<\/p>\n

[EMMAUS, PA, January 7, 2025]\u00a0 <\/strong>JuxtaHub, the Lehigh Valley’s newest arts and innovation center, announced the promotion of Ryan Hill to Executive Director, effective immediately. Hill has served as Chief Programming Officer since April 2025, leading the organization’s rapid growth and community impact.<\/p>\n

Since joining JuxtaHub, Hill has overseen the debut of a state-of-the-art ceramics studio, created an arts education program, and opened the doors to JuxtaHub\u2019s converted warehouse space in Emmaus to the public with regular hours. He is in the process of building an arts and innovation summer camp for children ages 6-12 set to debut this summer and will soon announce a unique event celebrating the work of JuxtaHub\u2019s 18 resident artists.<\/p>\n

\u201cRyan’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in transforming JuxtaHub from concept to reality,\u201d said Gary Guthrie, JuxtaHub\u2019s Board President. \u201cHis deep expertise in nonprofit arts management, combined with his commitment to accessibility and innovation, make him the ideal person to guide JuxtaHub into its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan brings 18 years of nonprofit arts management experience to the role. Prior to JuxtaHub, he spent 14 years at ArtsQuest, where he advanced from Programming Manager to Senior Director while building acclaimed cinema and comedy programs, launching two festivals and pioneering sensory-friendly programming, including the Musikfest Inclusion Zones. He has also worked at Civic Theatre of Allentown and the State Theatre in Easton.<\/p>\n

\u201cJuxtaHub was born from a vision shared by 40+ Emmaus residents who saw the need for a community arts center that could serve as a catalyst for creativity and connection,\u201d said Hill. \u201cI’m honored to lead this organization as we expand access to the arts, support our incredible resident artists, and continue proving that innovation happens when creativity and technology converge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hill is currently pursuing Georgetown University\u2019s Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program to further strengthen his expertise in fundraising, grant development, board governance, and financial oversight. He is a graduate of Northampton Community College\u2019s Leadership Lehigh Valley program, where he continues to serve as a mentor, and of Ithaca College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.<\/p>\n

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About JuxtaHub<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2019, JuxtaHub connects creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley; we are where arts and technology intersect. Our 35,000-square-foot space \u2013 located at 375 South 10th Street in Emmaus \u2013 is home to 18 resident artists and features a convergent makerspace, ceramics studio, educational classrooms, art galleries, and multi-purpose gathering areas. JuxtaHub will launch a summer camp for children in the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nSarah Yost<\/p>\n

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