Centrum, Washington’s Home for Creative Arts and Education based at Fort Worden State Park, has announced that John MacElwee will leave his post as Executive Director of the organization on November 30 and will return to his arts and community development consulting practice. MacElwee was hired in April 2009. According to Cynthia McBride, President of the Centrum Board of Directors, an interim director will be selected to help ensure a smooth transition until a nationwide search for a new executive director is completed.