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. Please note that USUAF meeting attendance is limited to the chief executives of member cities and invited guests. 

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 2010 Executive Committee includes:

John D'Angelo, Chair
Director of the Arts and Cultural Division for the City of Wichita
Wichita, KS

Mary Becht, Vice-Chair
Director of the Broward Cultural Division
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Roberto Bedoya, At-Large Member
Executive Director of the Tucson Pima Arts Council
Tucson, AZ

Michael Killoren, At-Large Member 
Director of the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs for the City of Seattle
Seattle, WA

Camille Love, At-Large Member
Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA

Felix Padron, At-Large Member
Director of the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs
San Antonio, TX

Mitch Swain, At-Large Member
CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
Pittsburgh, PA

For more information about the USUAF, please contact:

Mitch Menchaca, Staff Liaison
Director of Local Arts Agency Services
Americans for the Arts