ArtsWestchester
Jessy Mendez has a diverse work experience in the arts and wellness sectors. Jessy has been with ArtsWestchester since 2006, where they have held various roles. As the Director of Arts in Education, they oversee the program and grants, provides guidance to applicants and grantees, and manages panel proceedings. Previously, Jessy served as the Grants Program Manager and Program Manager for Arts in Education, where they coordinated grant cycles, managed contracts with social service agencies and school districts, and organized art classes and workshops. Prior to ArtsWestchester, they worked as an Assistant in the Programs department and assisted the CEO. Jessy has also worked as a Yoga Instructor at Hourglass Women's Wellness and Lady Fitness of America.
Jessy Mendez attended SUNY New Paltz from 2001 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies.
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ArtsWestchester
Established in 1965 as the Council for the Arts in Westchester, we are New York State’s largest private, not-for-profit service organization, working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all of the county’s residents. In 1975, we were named by Westchester County government as the County’s designated arts council and we became one of several united arts funds in the country, providing grants and technical support to cultural organizations and artist residencies in the community. Today, as ArtsWestchester, our board and staff continue to work to weave the arts into the fabric of Westchester life, strengthen the county’s cultural institutions, and enrich the quality of life for all Westchester’s residents. ArtsWestchester • is the largest, private, nonprofit arts council in NY State • serves more than 150 arts organizations, 43 school districts, hundreds of artists and audiences numbering over one million • awards grants to artists and arts organizations • brings artists to schools and community centers • helps artists and arts organizations promote their work & build audiences • is the premiere marketer of the arts in Westchester • showcases the talents of local artists through our exhibitions & performances • advocates for the arts • owns and operates the Arts Exchange, a multi-use arts facility that houses the gallery and performance space, the Cultural Tourism Center, artists studios and office space for cultural groups arts related businesses