Blair Hollis (’15)
Blair Spotswood Hollis (she/hers) is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the arts, whose lifelong commitment to the arts flourished while growing up in New York City, she joined Boston Ballet as the Director of Development in June 2021 and leads Boston Ballet’s efforts to meet contributed revenue targets, diversify and grow Boston Ballet’s Boards, and shape Boston Ballet’s reputation in Boston and beyond.
Previously, Hollis worked at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for 10+ years in a variety of roles and most recently served as the Head of Institutional Relations, overseeing the Museum’s corporate, foundation, and government giving programs and partnering with 200+ leading companies and organizations across the Commonwealth and beyond.
In 2015, Hollis received her master’s degree from Boston University’s Arts Administration program, where she has been an adjunct faculty member since 2016, teaching several graduate-level courses including Arts in the Community, Internship I & II, and The Art World. Hollis also holds a bachelor’s degree in the History of Art and Architecture from Boston University, specializing in modern and contemporary art.
In addition, Hollis has been actively involved in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, including participating in the Chamber’s Boston Future Leaders program in 2020, the Women’s Leadership program in 2016, and serving on the Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Council and the City Awake Advisory Board.