The Luminary's Board of Directors and Interim Executive Director Stephanie Koch are pleased to announce the promotion of Kalaija Mallery, previously the Manager of Public Engagement, to the role of Artistic Director, effective immediately. Kalaija's promotion marks a new chapter in The Luminary's leadership model as she will be a co-director to the Executive Director. "I immensely value working alongside Kalaija, and I'm thrilled to have her work in a new capacity as a thought partner. It's important to have a partner who can challenge, support, and inspire you, and Kalaija brings that quality of work into everything she does," said Koch. "She is committed to thoughtfully building community as she cultivates trust through her care, attention, and rigor. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of all these qualities that make Kalaija a strong leader for St. Louis arts and beyond." Learn more about Kalaija in the link in bio. Photo: Marcus Stabenow