We are delighted to announce a staff appointment: Guy Thorne (he/him) is the new Arts Residency Programs Coordinator.
The Arts Residency Programs Coordinator organizes the development and delivery of the Division of the Arts innovative artist-in-residence program. This role works closely with UW-Madison faculty and renowned national and international artists to build relationships across departments, engaging students in interdisciplinary coursework, and inviting the greater Madison community to participate in public arts events.
A native of Guyana (South America), Guy moved to the island of Jamaica where he graduated with a professional diploma in Dance Theatre Production from the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts. He moved to the US as a scholarship student at Dance Theater of Harlem NYC before becoming principal dancer with Garth Fagan Dance for 7 years. Thorne holds a BFA in dance from State University of NY, Brockport.