The exit comes as the Kennedy Center navigates a wave of artists canceling their performances.
FILE New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. 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.Today in History: January 29, Bush warns of ‘axis of evil’Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets 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 PresidentHuge new $27 million Denver bathhouse would include sauna, cold plunges New Colorado red flag law expansion -- allowing more people to seek a gun-removal order -- clears first hurdleCherry Creek Schools superintendent resigns following report of 'toxic culture'Broncos QB Bo Nix had ankle condition that made break inevitable, Sean Payton saysBroncos QB Bo Nix denies 'any predisposed issues' with ankle, clarifies 4-6 week recovery timeline
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