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RiNo Art District and BID Usher in New Leadership Era
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Daisy Fodness-McGowan named executive director of RiNo Art District
- Terry Madeksza appointed first executive director of RiNo BID
- Changes come as RiNo Art District and BID part ways after a decade
In a significant shift for Denver's RiNo neighborhood, the RiNo Art District and RiNo Business Improvement District (BID) have each appointed new leaders as the two organizations part ways.
Daisy Fodness-McGowan, who previously headed a local arts education nonprofit, has been named the new executive director of the RiNo Art District. Meanwhile, Terry Madeksza, hailing from Arizona, will become the first executive director of the RiNo BID.
The appointments come at a pivotal moment for both organizations. The RiNo BID, founded a decade ago, is now responsible for managing itself rather than outsourcing to the art district. This change was prompted by some business and property owners who felt BID funds were being directed towards art district priorities.
Fodness-McGowan, with her background in arts administration, is tasked with guiding the art district into a "strong and sustainable future." Madeksza, with experience leading similar organizations, will focus on delivering value for RiNo's property owners and small businesses while collaborating with the art district.
The leadership transitions mark a new chapter for the RiNo community, as it navigates the separation of the two entities that have shaped the neighborhood's creative identity over the past decade.
