Amber Singleton

I am a cross-sector creative leader who builds programs that connect education, community, and the cultural and creative economy. With over 20 years of experience in arts and design education, I develop and lead interdisciplinary programs that integrate studio practice, maker education, and design thinking to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

My work bridges arts, technology, and experiential learning—expanding programs across divisions, leading faculty, managing budgets, and producing large-scale performances, exhibitions, and events from concept through execution. I have grown theatre and dance into multi-disciplinary offerings serving 100+ students annually and built systems that support both creative excellence and operational success.

A defining focus of my work is connecting students to authentic opportunities beyond the classroom. I have integrated maker technologies such as 3D and laser printing into arts programming and developed partnerships with artists, organizations, and institutions to create pathways between schools and the professional world. As a professional artist and entrepreneur, I bring a real-world perspective that helps students see themselves as creators and contributors within a larger cultural landscape.

I am particularly interested in roles that advance design thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and community-connected innovation across education, arts, industries, and civic spaces.