Marchant, James

Biography

Dr. James C. Marchant is an Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University where he is creating a new undergraduate program in Arts Administration. He currently serves as the Tech Team Lead for the Hebridean Celtic Festival in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland where he also serves as the Stage Manager for the Island Stage. Previously he has served on the Board of Directors of Lyrica Baroque, Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans, the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus, and as a founding director of Social Theory, Politics, & the Arts. Previously, Dr. Marchant headed programs in Arts Administration at the University of New Orleans, Elon University, Southern Utah University, and the Savannah College of Art & Design. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from The Ohio State University in the area now known as Arts Administration, Education and Policy. He also received his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law and his undergraduate degree from The American University. He has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, both with arts and social service organizations.