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Kate Marquez Elected to Americans for the Arts’ Private Sector Advisory Council

12/16/2016

 
Kate Marquez, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, will advise the Americans for the Arts Private Sector Council 
(TUCSON, Ariz.) — Members of Americans for the Arts, the leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, have elected Kate Marquez as a member of their Advisory Council for the Private Sector Council. Mrs. Marquez will advise Americans for the Arts’ staff on developing programs and services that will build a deeper connection to the field and the network membership.

In the Private Sector Council, Marquez will work with fellow arts leaders to develop and implement private-sector advocacy programs and serve as leaders to other local arts agencies seeking to connect with the private sector.  The Private Sector Council is an advisory group charged with helping Americans for the Arts develop and implement private sector advocacy programs, and to serve as leaders to other local arts agencies seeking to connect with the private sector.  
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Kate Marquez, Executive Director, Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance
Kate Marquez is the Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA).  SAACA’s mission is the dedication to the preservation, advancement and creation of the Arts.  During her ten years with the nonprofit organization, Kate successfully spearheaded the expansion of the organization into a regional arts alliance.  In addition, Marquez is the founding Director of the Southern Arizona Business Committee for the Arts, a key programming effort of SAACA which seeks to create and expand impactful partnerships between the business sector and our creative communities, while providing businesses and employees with a competitive advantage.  She currently directs the organization and is responsible for overall agency direction, programming, fundraising, advocacy and management of external relationships and collaborations.  

“Americans for the Arts strives to cultivate the next generation of arts leaders in America, and I am pleased to welcome Kate Marquez to our advisory council,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. “These leaders are willing to dedicate their time and expertise to work with peers across the country to shape national programs and messages and help craft services for states, communities, and local organizations. I applaud Mrs. Marquez’s for her valued contribution and commitment that will undoubtedly improve the state of arts in America.”   

Potential council members were nominated in mid-September and were voted on by members of Americans for the Arts through November 14, 2016.  Marquez will serve a three-year term, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019.   “I am honored to serve as a new member of the Americans for the Arts Private Sector Advisory Council, and to represent my community in this extraordinarily impactful and dynamic way” says Executive Director, Kate Marquez.  “I personally have been moved by the immense impact I have witnessed the Arts play in developing innovative and creative communities in Southern Arizona, and specifically the businesses who have implemented these strategies into their operating model in such dynamic ways.”  “My hope is that my service on the private Sector Council will bring additional resources and knowledge back to help continue to expand our community as a leader in business and arts integration strategies.”   

Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America. With offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City, it has a record of more than 50 years of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional information is available at
www.AmericansForTheArts.org.  

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    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
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    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
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        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
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      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
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      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
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      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
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      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
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      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
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    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
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