Ian Newton

Director of Finance & Administration

Ian joined Creative Art Works as the Director of Finance & Administration in 2024. Ian’s role is to oversee all financial, operational, and business functions of the organization, including accounting, human resources, and technology. Ian brings over 20 years’ experience in finance and administration, working in a variety of sectors. Prior to joining CAW, Ian was the Director of Finance and Operations for New Immigrant Community Empowerment, a social justice organization in Queens, NY. During his time at NICE, Ian developed the infrastructure to build capacity for the organization to continue to grow. Ian has also served in senior leadership roles for organizations in public health, charter schools, and settlement houses, as well as hospitality.

Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in government and a Master of Arts in community development from Clark University and an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Boston University.

Ian’s love of the arts started at a young age when he participated in visual and performing arts classes in and outside of school. Ian was an active member of his school’s drama club, chorus, orchestra, jazz band, and pep band. Today, Ian enjoys visiting art museums and galleries, listening to classical music, and seeing on and off-Broadway performances.