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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

  • MaryRoss Taylor, Secretary

    District 8

  • William Moss, Treasurer

    District 8

  • Jean Lacefield, Chair

    District 5

  • 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

  • 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

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