Kate  Radivojevich (left) has taken over as executive director of the Meadville Council on the Arts, replacing Nancy Manning who left last month. Radivojevich recently moved to Meadville from Sarasota, Fla. 

Her background includes real estate sales and development, owner/operator of an eco-resort in Punta Soliman, Mexico, accountant and sales manager for an organic vegetable farm as well as the position of controller for a large custom automation company in Illinois. 

She holds a bachelor of business degree in economics from Western Illinois University. She is a nationally certified yoga instructor. 

Radivojevich says she looks forward to supporting MCA’s ongoing programs as well as developing new opportunities to increase MCA’s reach and funding.

Radivojevich invites everyone to visit the MCA, located on the second floor of the Market House, 910 Market St. and to become a member.

The MCA offers programs, events and classes to diverse segments of the population, she says.

This month the MCA celebrates Youth Art Month with an exhibit by Crawford Central elementary school students in the main gallery and an exhibit of Conneaut Valley High School students in the hallway gallery.

Opening reception: Friday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- More Information: Call (814) 336-5051 or mead-villecouncilonthearts.org.