united states urban arts federation

The United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF) is an alliance of the chief executives of arts agencies in the nation's 60 largest cities. USUAF meets twice annually to discuss the social, educational, and economic impact of the arts in their regions. The next USUAF meeting will be in January 2010 in Washington, DC. Please note that USUAF meeting attendance is limited to the chief executives of member cities and invited guests. Questions about USUAF may be directed to the Community Development Manager. 

Members of Americans for the Arts can log in to the Members-Only site
to view full the USUAF Executive committee roster and other USUAF resources.

USUAF members elect an executive committee annually. The 2008–2009 Executive Committee includes:

Michael Killoren, President
Director of the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs for the City of Seattle
Seattle, WA

Mary Becht, Secretary
Director of the Broward Cultural Division
Fort Lauderdale, FL 

John D'Angelo, At-Large Member
Director of the Arts and Cultural Division for the City of Wichita
Wichita, KS

Victoria Hamilton, At-Large Member
Executive Director of the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
San Diego, CA

Vincent Kitch, At-Large Member
Cultural Arts Program Manager for the City of Austin
Austin, TX