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A B O U T  U S

History

Since 1999, Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts has been working actively to help protect and advance funding and other benefits for artists and arts organizations in Rhode Island. We strive to understand the needs of Rhode Island artists and arts organizations, act as a voice for the arts community in front of legislature, and further raise awareness and support among the community-at-large. The volunteer Board of Directors represents arts organizations, individual artists, arts administrators, researchers and supporters. The organization's goals are achieved through the financial support of arts organizations and individual memberships.

Mission

Serve as the voice for the diverse statewide arts community in order to further raise awareness and support for the arts in the public and private sector, for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders.

Goals

Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts works to sustain efforts for the arts community at large by staying strong and persevering in their mission and goals: Continue lobbying efforts at the State House Organize the community and keep putting ourselves in front of Rhode Island legislature on issues affecting the arts and artists Educate the public regarding the importance of the arts to Rhode Island and its economy

Board of Directors

Deborah Obalil Arts Consultant President Rachel Tischler Trinity Rep Vice President Carrie Zaslow Rhode Island LISC Treasurer David Wax Arts Consultant Secretary Phil Capobres Fidelity Investments SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival Kate Champa Artist Lynne DeBeer Hunt Yachts, Alliance for Arts Education Suzanne Fortier RISD Museum Peter Lewiss Lewiss Law Associates Former State Representative Karen Malcolm Artist Deming Sherman Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge

Contact Information

558 Mineral Spring Avenue Unit #304 Pawtucket, RI 02860 phone: 401-457-8312 e-mail: info@ri4arts.org Lisa Carnevale Executive Director lisa@ri4arts.org Join us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter