John Watt

(he/him)
Photo of John Watt, a smiling white man

Manager of Development 412.391.2060 x223

Joined the Arts Council in April 2023

Manages the organization’s fundraising efforts. John specializes in applying for foundation, corporate, and government grants, managing funder relationships, maintaining donor information, and advising on individual and board fundraising efforts.

Bio

You might know me from: My tenure at Carnegie Science Center, comedy shows around the city

Artistic Practices: Comedy, theatre, vocal performance, bass guitar, drums, writing

Astrological sign: Taurus Sun, Leo Moon, Virgo Rising

Best concert I've ever attended: Thursday & The Dillinger Escape Plan at The Lost Horizon Syracuse in 2010

Where you might spot me: Hitting up open mics, hanging out at my friends' gigs, record shopping at Jerry's Records or The Government Center, waiting in line at Pigeon Bagels, and attending events like Unblurred: First Friday and Millvale Music Festival