MAS Names David Childs as New Chairman

By MAS
February 24th, 2009, 4:45 pm
Internationally acclaimed architect David M. Childs has been named Chairman of the Municipal Art Society, succeeding the incumbent Philip K. Howard. Mr. Childs, who served as a design partner and Chairman of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, and has been a board member of MAS since 1986, will work alongside new President Vin Cipolla, a nationally recognized leader in the preservation, arts and business communities, who joined the organization in January of this year. Mr. Howard will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus.

“We are honored that David Childs will serve as Chairman of MAS as the organization enters a new phase of growth and influence in New York City,” said Mr. Howard. “He (Mr. Childs) is an urban champion, and, as Chair, will provide powerful leadership for MAS in its mission to achieve intelligent urban planning, design and preservation.” Continue reading>>

Municipal Art Society Names New President

By MAS
September 3rd, 2008, 2:15 pm
The Municipal Art Society recently named Vin Cipolla, a nationally recognized leader in the preservation, arts and business communities, as the new President of the organization. Mr. Cipolla assumed his position with MAS in January 2009.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Cipolla to lead MAS as it enters a new period of growth and influence in New York City,” said MAS Chairman Philip Howard. “His outstanding expertise in both the private and public sectors will be critical to our efforts to promote good development while preserving the city’s character.” Continue reading>>.

Mission

MAS fights for intelligent urban design, planning and preservation through education, dialogue and advocacy.

About MAS

The Municipal Art Society of New York, founded in 1893, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization that fights for intelligent urban planning, design and preservation through education, dialogue and advocacy.

History

Since 1893, MAS has been working to make New York a more livable city in variety of ways. Click here to read a brief history of the Municipal Art Society.

MAS Board of Directors

Experts in a variety of fields related to our mission serve as volunteer directors of MAS.
Click here for a list of the MAS board of directors.

Committees

The Municipal Art Society has four committees made up of distinguished professionals who volunteer their time help to advise and direct MAS advocacy activities. Click here for further details.

Staff

Click here for the MAS staff roster and contact details.

Jobs & Internships

MAS does not currently have any jobs available, but we are always looking for energetic New Yorkers who love the City to help out in a wide variety of volunteer capacities. Find out more here.

Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements

• 2007-2008 Voice for the Future of Our City
• 2006-2007 Nothing Endures but Change.
• 2005-2006 The Art of Making New York Livable
• 2004-2005 Lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration
• 2003-2004 To Make Us Love Our City…
• 2002-2003 Engaging the Public in Planning and Rebuilding New York

Publications

Click here to read MAS annual reports, and policy and research papers.