ArtsWestchester
Kristina Kaufman is an experienced professional in the arts sector, currently serving as Grants Coordinator at ArtsWestchester since April 2021, where the focus includes promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the local arts community. Prior to this role, Kristina held various prominent positions, including Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs at Parsons School of Design from 2005 to 2020, where over 15 interdisciplinary exhibitions were developed annually. Other notable experiences include serving as a panelist and Panel Chair at the New York State Council on the Arts, and as a juror for the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Kristina's educational background includes a Master of Science in Organizational Change Management from the Milano School of International Affairs at The New School and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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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