"Often praised for her onsite work with artists and industry professionals, Sheena's delivery of output was consistently at a high level. She was easy to collaborate with and worked very well with the Programming team. Sheena is a creative thinker, very capable with technology, and has a good sense of foresight about market trends."
- Ellen Rusconi, Senior Director of Programming, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Sheena Khan joined the Arsht Center team as an Artistic Programming and Events Assistant during the 2018-2020 show seasons. She played a key support role in bringing performances, concerts, festivals, and community programs to life through blending her skills in arts administration, event coordination, artist relations, scheduling, logistics, marketing and audience support.
About the Adrienne Arsht Center:
The Adrienne Arsht Center is located in Miami, Florida and is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States, occupying roughly 570,000 square feet spread across sites straddling Biscayne Boulevard.
The Center hosts around 400 events per year, ranging from major Broadway musicals, jazz and classical concerts, opera, ballet, theater, to dance, flamenco, and community celebrations. The Arsht Center is the also the home base for three major resident companies: Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony (America’s orchestral academy).
Highlights of Sheena’s Work
John Leguizamo's Tony Award-winning comedy @ the Arsht Center - John Leguizamo is an American actor, comedian, and film producer.
Sheena was responsible for the oversight & fulfillment of tech riders as well as the on-site artist management of Mr. Leguizamo.
2019 Democratic debates @ the Arsht Center - Sheena assisted the Events Team with on-site planning and event oversight as well as task delegation/staff scheduling for this event.
Youssou Ndour @ The Arsht Center 2018 - Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician.
Sheena’s role included artistic planning, budgeting, contracts management and negotiations, marketing, and on-site artist management.
Free Gospel Sundays @ the Arsht Center - Free Gospel Sundays pairs Miami's best gospel artists with nationally renowned gospel headliners.
Sheena was responsible for assisting with planning, market research, and contracts for this series.
Jazz Roots 2019 Season @ the Arsht Center - The Jazz Roots series brings jazz legends from around the globe to our own Knight Concert Hall – acclaimed as one of the most acoustically superb concert halls of our age.
Sheena was responsible for planning, market research, contracts, and content writing for marketing materials as well as on-site artist management.