Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job

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Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job
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The Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming has stepped down, two weeks after being named to the position.

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Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. – The head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center abruptly stepped away from his post less than two weeks after he was named to the job in the latest sign of The Kennedy Center announced in a Jan. 16 press release that Kevin Couch would join the venue as senior vice president of artistic programming. But he confirmed in an email on Thursday that he resigned from the role on Wednesday without providing an explanation for the development.Representatives for the Kennedy Center did not immediately comment on his departure. In the press release earlier this month, Kennedy Center president Ric Grenell welcomed Couch to the role “as we expand our commonsense programming.” “Kevin brings a clear-eyed approach to curating a roster of compelling shows that invite and inspire all audiences,” Grenell said. Couch's exit comes as the Kennedy Center navigates a wave of artists canceling their performances there as a way to protest the new leadership installed by PresidentCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Intuition Ale Works owner says beloved downtown brewery is closing for good in AprilCouple shares warning after falling for fake Facebook Marketplace listingTeen wrestler begins long road to recovery after suffering sever spinal injury during matchMeet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving HomeVaccine opt out expansion sought amid reports of Northeast Florida measles casesBartram Trail star Avery Hartley leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls XC teamBeachside's Sofia Rivera leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls golf teamQuestions raised after pediatrician says public not alerted quickly to 2 local measles casesJudge orders woman accused of punching trooper, kicking ICE officer be released on bondSplit Happens Ep. 7: Navigating fear and anxiety during divorce with Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite

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