Yaddo prepares for first leadership change in 25 years

Yaddo prepares for first leadership change in 25 years

Yaddo, the prestigious Saratoga Springs-based residency program for writers and artists, will soon transition to new leadership.

Yaddo Prepares for a New Era of Leadership

The nation’s top residency program for writers and artists will soon transition to new leadership. Yaddo President Elaina Richardson has elected to step aside from her current role, initiating a national search for the next chief executive. Yaddo Artists and Board Co-Chairs Janice Y.K. Lee and Peter Kayafas are forming an internal committee to guide the transition. The process is expected to take about a year. Until then, Richardson will remain …