Introducing New Board Members: We are Growing!
Kat Miranda, Board Member: Katherine Miranda (they/he) is a Latinx, non-binary artist born, raised and based in the Bronx. Drawing from their mixed Mexican, Puerto Rican and American heritage, they utilize used objects to create work that acts as a reflection, an investigation and an homage to their history and ancestry. Miranda has been awarded several fellowships including the Create Change Fellowship with The Laundromat Project (2023), the AIM Fellowship with the Bronx Museum of Arts (2022) and the New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship with Wave Hill (2021). Miranda’s work has been exhibited in places such as: Bronx Council of the Arts, The Point CDC, BAAD!, BronxArtSpace, The Yard: Williamsburg and Wave Hill where they held their first solo show, I Answer Back. They have also been featured on News 12, BronxNet, NBC New York, Pix 11 News, The New York Times and Brooklyn College’s “30 Under 30” Magazine. They received their BFA from Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College.
Peter Cobb, Board Member: Peter Cobb is an arts administrator, attorney, and jazz saxophonist. He is the Program Officer for Special Projects at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), where he works on institutional and individual education programs, and co-edited “The Profitable Artist.” A member of the Pennsylvania Bar, Peter has an extensive background in government and nonprofit worlds. He has taught saxophone at NYU, and has toured internationally as a jazz performer.
Raul Rivera, Board Member & Senior Engagement Manager: Raul R Rivera, Born and raised in New York City is an educator, community organizer, artist and LGBTQ+ advocate. Raul attended Talent Unlimited High School for the Performing Arts, is a NALAC Alumni; (National Association of Latino Arts and Culture) and by Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department of Health is a certified Community Health Specialist. With decades of experience managing community based projects, developing wellness and educational programs, supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives and implementing leadership opportunities for New Yorkers; Raul has managed and designed an eclectic range of engagement programs that have reached various demographics and populations. Raul has worked for organizations such as Spaceworks, People Of Color In Crisis, The Hetrick Martin Institute (Home Of The Harvey Milk High School), The LGBT Community Center and The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance
