Edgar Smith News

Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America, announced that starting at the end of March 2025, Erin Harkey would serve as its next CEO.

Americans for the Arts has revealed interim leadership changes to guide the organization through its next phase. Learn about the new appointments and the vision for the future of arts advocacy.

The Americans for the Arts’ Board of Directors has announced the organization's next phase of transformation as it focuses on its service to the arts and culture sector. A CEO selection committee has been formed to commence a national search to find a successor to the current President & CEO, Nolen Bivens. 

Nolen Bivens has announced that Americans for the Arts' Board of Directors has unanimously elected longtime arts advocate and Board member Edgar L. Smith, Jr. as its next Chair.

Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.