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Richard Gaddes is the founder of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, which was founded in 1976.
He was the General Director of The Santa Fe Opera from 1969 to 2024 and is currently the Director-Emeritus of Grand Center, Inc. since 2010.
He also worked as a Principal at National Endowment for the Arts.
Dr. Gaddes holds a doctorate degree from the University of Missouri and Webster University.
Former positions of Richard Gaddes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Santa Fe Opera
 The Santa Fe Opera Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Santa Fe Opera organizes and performs cultural programs. Its activities include summer festival of five productions, including premieres with players from major orchestras. The company was founded by John O. Crosby in September 1956 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2024-02-04 |
Grand Center, Inc.
 Grand Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-04 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Founder | - |
| National Endowment for the Arts | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Richard Gaddes
| University of Missouri | Doctorate Degree |
| Webster University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 4 |
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The Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Santa Fe Opera organizes and performs cultural programs. Its activities include summer festival of five productions, including premieres with players from major orchestras. The company was founded by John O. Crosby in September 1956 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Consumer Services |
| National Endowment for the Arts | Government |
Grand Center, Inc.
Grand Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis |
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