Scottsdale League for the Arts

The Scottsdale League for the Arts™ is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization of accomplished men and women who promote awareness of the arts through social and educational opportunities. To foster and promote awareness in the Valley, the League raises funds for arts and art educational programs with broad and diverse expectations.

The largest and most prestigious fund-raising event of the year for the League is The Scottsdale Culinary Festival™. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival TM draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities.

Founded in 1978, the Scottsdale League for the Arts™ has primarily distributed its funds to the Scottsdale Cultural Council in support of education programs of the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. In addition to the SCC, the League currently provides funds for Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary, Scottsdale Arts in Education Council, students enrolled in culinary programs and most recently to nonprofit organizations through a competitive grant program.

To date, the League has distributed over $3.2 million in grants.

2009/2010 Board of Directors

• **President:** Jack Bulkin
• **President Elect:** Dennis Christensen
• **Vice President:** Joseph Sherman
• **Immediate Past President:** Michael Moses
• **Treasurer:** Jerry McMahon
• **Secretary:** Leslie Rycroft

Directors: Tara Carter, Bob Mace, Amy Stonestreet, Kristen Campbell, Sean Gillespie