New York City’s Arts and Cultural Organizations: their communities and the Challenges they face

This event considers the impact of arts and culture on the City and its neighborhoods, Leaders of museums, teaching artists and foundation program officers discuss their aspirations and obstacle. The event was introduced by James A. (Jack) Krauskopf, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management in the School of Public Affairs. The moderator, Bruce Payne, Distinguished Lecturer in Communication Studies at Baruch and formerly President of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, starts the program by introducing panelists to the audiences. The panel speakers are: Adarsh Alphons, Founder & Executive Director, Project Art, Kerry McCarthy, Senior Program Officer, Arts and Historic Preservation, The New York Community Trust, Jorge Daniel Veneciano, Executive Director, El Museo del Barrio, and Jason Yoon, Director of Education, Queens Museum.