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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and background of Audrey St. Clair
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Audrey St. Clair, the assistant commissioner for program services at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, introduces herself and her background in arts education. She highlights her seven years of experience in New York City Public Schools Arts Office and her role as Director of Arts Partnerships.
- Transitioned to DCLA in February after serving in NYC Public Schools Arts Office
- Co-facilitated the Support for Arts Instruction Initiative
- Oversaw arts partnership grants program
Audrey St. Clair
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Good morning chairs Joseph and Rivera and members of the committees.
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I am Audrey Saint Clair, assistant commissioner for program services at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs here to testify in regard to today's topic, ensuring equity and access in arts education.
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First to introduce myself, I came to my role at DCLA in February of this year after serving for seven years in New York City Public Schools Arts Office, where I was a member of Paul Thompson's incredible team of professionals.
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So today's topic is something that's very close to my heart.
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Most recently, I served as the Arts Office's Director of Arts Partnerships, where among other things, I co facilitated the Support for Arts Instruction Initiative in collaboration with the New York City Arts and Education Roundtable and the New York City Council.
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I also oversaw all aspects of arts partnership grants, a program that administers millions of dollars in grant funding to hundreds of schools across across the city to bring programming from cultural nonprofits into the classroom.
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This experience has made for a great transition to my new position at DCLA where I can continue to foster partnerships between our amazing cultural sector and the city's public schools.