Vision and Mission
The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations has a 33-year history as New York's primary service and advocacy organization, providing professional training for arts leaders, technical assistance for arts organizations and advocacy leadership to increase public funding and advance public policy in the arts. The Alliance informs and mobilizes the field on state and national issues affecting the arts and assists local arts agencies in building community support.

Organizational Description
Alliance programs include a Rural Arts Initiative with dedicated staff to provide organizational development and one-on-one assistance to 34 organizations serving 40 rural counties of the State. Statewide Regional Meetings provide new skills and networking opportunities for arts administrators, board members and artists. Online training workshops and webinars, professional consultancies, site visits and the Regional Captain Network provide unique professional development opportunities. A vast electronic network of more than 8,500 organizations informs the field and mobilizes the arts community for annual events like Arts Day in Albany, Advocacy Day in Washington, the NYS Culture Zones as well as for information and training sessions. Online Publications and directories, networking and referrals round out the information

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