About the LBNY
The Council
The Long Beach Council for the Arts, also known as LBNY-Arts, was revitalized by the City Council in 2014. To fulfill its mission of enhancing the cultural environment and encouraging artistic awareness, LBNY-Arts was tasked with both assisting the development of new art programs, cultural activities, and initiatives, as well as promoting art as it exists in the community.
Indeed, the vision of our current Council for the Arts is to make Art Work for Long Beach to literally make artwork through continued and new art programs and initiatives, such as our long-standing Community Arts Program and prospective mural projects; and to make art work for us by fostering an awareness and appreciation for the Arts, our artists, and existing art organizations, so that the Arts can thrive in Long Beach.
LBNY-Arts is comprised of nine volunteer board members from various backgrounds who are Long Beach residents, in addition to two liaisons from the City and a part-time Director of Development. In addition to monthly board meetings, board members dedicate time and resources throughout the month to further specific goals. The generous involvement of community volunteers and sponsors continues to make these goals attainable, and LBNY-Arts sincerely appreciates the continued support.
Board of Directors
Ed Kennedy
President
Jack Nelson
Vice President
George Trepp
Treasurer
Wendy L. Goldstein, M.P.A.
Secretary
Liz Degen
Board Member
Allan Fox
Board Member
Michele Huttler
Board Member
Kathryn Ramsey
Board Member
Margaret Wilson
Board Member
Director of Development
Eve Hammer
Director of Development
City Liaison
Patricia Bourne
Director of Economic Development and Planning, City of Long Beach
Long Beach, NY
City Council
City Council
John Bendo, President
Karen McInnis, Vice President
Mike Delury, Council Member
Scott J. Mandel, Council Member
Elizabeth M. Treston, Council Member
Acting City Manager
Donna M. Gayden
