About NYS ARTS
 NYS ARTS has successfully engaged the field to create an effective grass roots advocacy program that includes: Local Advocacy initiatives spearheaded by our Regional Captains, a Virtual Rally, and Arts Day in Albany. Our online Advocacy HQ sends thousands of emails to federal and state officials, effectively influencing public policy. Our Executive Director is the State Captain for the Federal Advocacy Campaign, leading the NY State delegation on National Advocacy Day in Washington.
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NYS ARTS REGIONAL CAPTAINS
The Regional Captain Network, is comprised of leaders of local arts service organizations, is the critical link in organizing and coordinating statewide advocacy campaigns and issues. The Regional Captain Network determines statewide advocacy priorities and campaigns, identifies problems and responsive solutions, takes a position on arts policy issues, and seeks out opportunities to protect and bring resources to the arts community statewide.
- BOARD of DIRECTORS 2009
President
Veronica Claypool
Managing Director, Theater Development Fund
Vice President
Gary Schiro
Executive Director, Hudson Opera House
Secretary
Seymour H. Knox IV
BPG Consulting of NY, LLC
Treasurer
Steven P. Ceurvorst
Partner, LCP Capital
Frank DiLella
Theater Reporter, NY1 News
Linda Earle
Director, New York Arts Program of Ohio Weslyan University
Dara Freed
Fundraising Consultant
Maya Dillon
Vice President, Rubenstein Communications, Inc.
Donald M. Mawhinney, Jr.
Partner, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Tangie Murray
Executive Director, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
Hal D. Payne, J.D.
Vice President Student Affairs, Buffalo State College
Douglas Smith
Director of Web Services, Theater Development Fund
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