Arkansans for the Arts selects Mariah Hatta as new executive director

Mariah Hatta was named as the new executive director of Arkansans for the Arts, which was founded in 2014. Seed funding for the organization was provided by the Windgate Foundation and a grant from then-Gov. Mike Beebe.

Since inception, Arkansans for the Arts has raised awareness about the creative economy through data compilation, communication, and advocacy leadership training. Arkansans for the Arts serves eight Arkansas arts districts that coincide with the established districts of the Arkansas Arts Council and the Arkansas State Economic Development and Planning Districts.

Hatta has a background in public affairs and communications. She has worked for several nonprofit organizations, in the government and on campaigns from school board to President of the U.S., including a stint as executive director of the Democratic Party of Arkansas.

She has also served on the Arkansas Arts Council from 2014 to 2019 and was a part of the inaugural cohort Artspace Immersion.

The group’s website can be found at this link.