

He has implemented successful programs at five universities, including the University of Florida, UCLA, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Colorado State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. “With a solid programmatic foundation and staff in place, a strong Development Council supporting the program and excellent campus leadership backing Opening Nights, we will collectively be able to continue the program’s strength and advance it in the best interests of the FSU family and the Tallahassee community.”īlachly has a proven track record for managing comprehensive university presenting arts programs. “I’m pleased and honored to be assuming the position as director of Opening Nights at Florida State University,” Blachly said. He has expertise in commissioning new works, presenting premiere performances with established as well as emerging artists, fundraising and developing educational outreach programs with artists. “We look forward to him building on our tradition of excellence and further distinguishing FSU’s Opening Nights as one of the premier performing arts programs in the country.”īlachly’s résumé includes administrative management experience in the arts, facilities operation and programming in the public and private sectors. “Michael is highly respected in the performing arts field and brings a wealth of talent and expertise to our program,” said FSU President John Thrasher. Blachly, who brings four decades of experience to FSU, will start his new position Nov. Opening Nights at Florida State University has selected Michael Blachly as the new director of the university’s performing arts program. Michael Blachly, the new director of Opening Nights at Florida State University, will start his new position Nov.
