In an effort to represent the diverse communities across Arkansas and address each community's needs, the Arkansans for the Arts Board of Directors should strategically include two members from each region. Regional designation is in alignment with the Arkansas Arts Council regional map.
Board Members
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MaryRoss Taylor, Secretary
District 8
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William Moss, Treasurer
District 8
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Jean Lacefield, Chair
District 5
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Dr. Gayle Seymour
District 6
Students for the Arts -
Stephen O'Connell
District 6
Education -
Mary Zunick
District 5
Marketing -
Donna Young
Advisor ex officio
Arkansas Arts Council -
Ed Clifford
District 1
Advisor -
Sarah Burns
District 6
Advisor ex officio
Education/Advocacy Day -
Hannah Hanshaw
District 6
Advisor -
Leron Charles McAdoo
Advisor 6
Youth/Mentorship -
Dorothy Morris
District 5
Advisor
Supporter/Mid-America Arts Alliance -
Talicia Richardson
District 4
Advisor
Political/Legislative -
Hannah Vogler
District 6
Advisor
Education -
William Fox
District 8
Ex-Officio Board Members
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Garbo Hearne, Immediate Past Chair
District 6
Staff
Hana Mariah Hatta, executive director of Arkansans for the Arts, has comprehensive experience in relationship building, public affairs and communications. She has worked with and for nonprofit organizations in the government and on campaigns from school board to President of the United States.
Arkansans for the Arts Districts
Note that Arkansans for the Arts districts differ from legislative districts. Arkansans for the Arts is built on this statewide model of representation.
Should you wish to nominate an Arts advocate leader in your community to be considered for Arkansans for the Arts Board of Directors position, please contact us.
