FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 10, 2023

Atlantic City, N.J. –The Atlantic City Arts Foundation appointed Kate O’Malley as its new Executive Director on July 7, 2023. O’Malley joined the organization in 2020, moving quickly from an administrative role to an operations and project management lead. She brings her extensive experience within the organization, strong relationships in the Atlantic City artist, business, and non-profit communities, and a tireless commitment to ACAF’s mission to foster arts and culture in Atlantic City.

Monica Casiello, ACAF Board President, shared, “The Board and I are thrilled to promote Kate to the Executive Director position. Her passion for the arts, the community, and Atlantic City is palpable, and she has an innate understanding of the organization’s mission and potential. Appointing her to lead the organization will ensure ACAF continues to create meaningful opportunities for artists, engage the Atlantic City community through free arts & cultural programming, and inspire future generations to pursue careers in the arts.”

O’Malley has been fundamental to the ACAF’s recent growth and impact, stepping up to sustain the organization following Joyce Hagen’s 2022 departure from the role. During her tenure with ACAF, she has galvanized community support and secured significant funding to maintain organizational stability and ensure living wages for artists. As an Atlantic City resident and graduate of Stockton University, O’Malley leverages her lived experience to develop strategy and deliver maximum community impact.

“I am so proud to be named Executive Director of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. The City of Atlantic City and its incredible arts community mean so much to me. I'm eager to lead the Atlantic City Arts Foundation and continue to grow Atlantic City into a place where arts and culture thrive. We envision an Atlantic City where local artists' careers can flourish, where our residents and the city’s rich history are elevated by and celebrated through art, and where tourists visit us to experience our thriving and unique arts scene,” O’Malley shared.

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The Atlantic City Arts Foundation’s diverse programs & partnerships activate community pride & civic self-esteem through interaction with public art, including the city’s largest mural arts program. ACAF is dedicated to increasing public art access and fostering community art appreciation in Atlantic City, NJ. Programs include 48 Blocks Atlantic City, Chalk About AC, and ARTeriors. ACAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  

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