CitySpace Welcomes Zoë Fieldman

CitySpace proudly announces Zoë Fieldman as the new Arts Programming and Venue Manager, a pivotal role overseeing programming and operations at the Blue Room in Easthampton Old Town Hall.

Zoë’s journey to CitySpace stems from a passion ignited in Brooklyn, where they grew-up and immersed themselves in the art of performance early on. Following their graduation from Mount Holyoke College, they landed in western Massachusetts.  Zoë recently served as the stage manager and technical director for Queer Community Theatre’s Bar Dykes, a Pay It Forward project hosted at CitySpace in the fall of 2024. Their dedication to supporting artists behind the scenes reflects a deep-seated commitment to arts administration, production management, and directing.

“I am excited to be coming on to the CitySpace team in this position because it allows me to get to work at the intersection of my two biggest interests in performance: working directly with artists on making their events the best they can be and also getting to work within the organization to develop Pay It Forward and our other programs so I can help future artists get their stories on our stage,” said Zoë.

Zoë’s appointment follows a thorough selection process involving CitySpace’s board members, who expressed excitement about Fieldman’s potential to elevate artistic endeavors in the Blue Room.

“Zoë’s energy and vision will amplify the creative spirit already thriving in Old Town Hall. Their production management capabilities and enthusiasm for the arts promises to foster creative synergy and inject fresh ideas into our venue.” said Burns Maxey, president of the CitySpace board.

As they assume their new role, CitySpace opens applications for the 2024 Pay It Forward program. This initiative provides free access to the Blue Room, along with financial support and skill-building resources, cultivating inclusivity and empowering artists from Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties.

As CitySpace’s first Art Programming and Venue manager, they will strengthen the organization’s programming and uplift under-resourced artists in sharing their stories on stage with the greater western mass community and beyond.

“I appreciate CitySpace’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion in everything we do. From creating an accessible stage to developing a robust program to help under-resourced artists gain access to the space.” explained Zoë. 

Situated in Easthampton’s historic Old Town Hall, CitySpace’s Blue Room has become a hub for performances and community, hosting over 130 events in the past year alone. With plans to restore the 350-seat venue on the building’s 2nd floor, CitySpace continues to work toward restoring the historic building while offering performances on the first floor. Further, creative tenant-partners, Big Red Frame and Easthampton City Arts, continue to enliven the building with their galleries and openings.

Excited about the future of the building and organization, Zoë. said, “Just being in the historic Old Town Hall is reason enough to come to work; the building is beautiful as it is versatile and I love knowing it has an exciting road ahead to turn the second floor event space into one of the most stunning venues in the valley,” 

When Zoë is not at CitySpace they also work as a cheesemonger and love attending concerts in their spare time.

Photo credit: Myles Braxton.