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New York State Council on the Arts

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The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is an arts council serving the U.S. state of New York. As stated on its website, the NYSCA's purpose "is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State's arts, culture, and creativity for all."[1] The goal of the council is to allow all New Yorkers to benefit from the contributions the arts give to the city of New York through its communities, education, economic growth, and daily life. Its funding encompasses various artistic fields, such as literary, visual, media, performing arts, specifically focusing on art education and the underserved communities. [2]

The NYSCA prioritizes diverse communities, providing inclusive and fair participation in the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds, opportunities for those who want to experience the arts and cultural offerings, the impacts of arts and culture on all aspects of life, the transformation of art and its creative practices, and creativity as an asset[3].

It was established in 1960[4] through a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature by New York State Senator MacNeil Mitchell (1905–1996), with backing from Governor Nelson Rockefeller, and began its work in 1961. It awards more than 1,600 grants[5] each year to arts, culture, and heritage non-profits and artists throughout the state. Its headquarters are in Manhattan, New York City.

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Executive Staff[6]

  • Executive Director: Erika Mallin
  • Deputy Director of Operations: Karen Welch
  • Deputy Director of Programs: Megan White

Staff[7]

  • Chief of Staff: Abby Adler
  • Program Officer | Arts Education | Multidisciplinary: Kavie Barnes
  • Program Director | Individual Artists | Multidisciplinary: Arian Blanco
  • Director of Agency Operations/HR Liaison: Brenda K. Brown
  • Operations Team Associate: Ian Byrne
  • Program Team Associate: Kimalea Campbell
  • Program Officer | Individual Artists | Theatre: Orin Chait
  • Program Director | Electronic Media & Film | Folk Arts: Fabiana Chiu-Rinaldi
  • Director of Grants Management and Information Technology: Lenn Savoca Ditman
  • Operations Team Associate: Omar Estrada
  • Operations Team Associate: Marnee Geller
  • Program Director | Architecture + Design | Museum: Kristin Herron
  • Program Director | Theatre and Visual Arts: David Huff
  • Program Director | Arts Education | Literature: Christine Leahy
  • Program Associate, Grants Management & Compliance: Claudine Lee
  • Auditor: Totlyn Lewis
  • Program Officer | Dance | Theatre: Deborah Lim
  • Director of Financial and Grant Systems: William McDermott
  • Program Director | Music and Presenting: Zatara McIntyre
  • Operations Team Associate: Gabi Nail
  • Facilities Manager: Jerry Pecchia
  • Program Officer | Music | Visual Arts: Rita Putnam
  • Communications Director: Ann Marie Sekeres
  • Program Director | Capital Projects: Katie Steger
  • Program Director | Dance | State & Local Partnership: Leanne Tintori
  • Program Officer | Capital Projects: Lindsay Turley
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  1. ^ "About NYSCA | NYSCA". arts.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ "About NYSCA | NYSCA". arts.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  3. ^ "About NYSCA | NYSCA". arts.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  4. ^ "New York State Council on the Arts – Arts NYS". Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  5. ^ "New York State Council on the Arts – Arts NYS". Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  6. ^ "Staff | NYSCA". arts.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  7. ^ "Staff | NYSCA". arts.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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