About The Allen Arts Alliance

Founded by the City of Allen in 1998, the Allen Arts Alliance is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that serves as the umbrella organization for the arts and cultural organizations in the Allen community.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Allen Arts Alliance is to promote and nurture arts, culture, heritage and enrichment programs throughout Allen and neighboring communities through:

• Facilitating collaboration between local arts organizations
• Broadening the understanding of the various arts forms available to the citizens
• Increasing opportunities for community involvement in the arts
• Ensuring access to arts and cultural opportunities to all
• Actively seeking financial support for the arts and practicing good stewardship.

Vision Statement

It is our vision that as the umbrella organization for the arts and culture in Allen, The Allen Arts Alliance will be recognized for improving the qualify of life by creating a community that is rich and thriving in the arts.

Board of Trustees

Officers

Chair - Kathy Litinas, Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus

Secretary/Treasurer - Denise Gilbert, City of Allen Public Art

Board

Stefanie Best, Allen Civic Ballet

Zenaida "Sandy" Garza, at-large

Anthony Gibson, Director of Fine Arts Allen ISD

Molly Maxwell, at-large

Dennis Muizers, Lovejoy ISD Performing & Visual Arts Programs

Susan Olinger, Allen Art to Go

Michael Orr, at-large

Paula Ross, Allen Heritage Guild

Regina Taylor, Friends of the Allen Public Library

Rob Wendland, at-large