ArtsWestchester Names Ruth Zamoyta Director of Development

White Plains, NY (March 24, 2025) – ArtsWestchester CEO Kathleen Reckling announced today the appointment of Ruth Zamoyta of West New York, NJ as the new Director of Development for the organization after an extensive search. The appointment comes at a milestone moment for ArtsWestchester as it celebrates its 60th anniversary year of service to the arts and cultural community.
Reckling explained, “Ruth Zamoyta brings to ArtsWestchester her lifelong love for the arts and 15 years’ experience in development and communications for arts non-profits and higher education. Her strategic communications and fundraising experience will serve ArtsWestchester at this critical time, positioning us well for the future.”
Most recently, Zamoyta was Director of Advancement and Campaign Communications for Seton Hall University, helping the advancement team set the strategy for a major comprehensive campaign. Prior to that, Zamoyta led development efforts at JAZZ HOUSE KiDS in Montclair, NJ, South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ and New Jersey Theatre Alliance, currently headquartered in Toms River, NJ. A native of both Jamaica, Queens, and Saranac Lake, New York, Zamoyta holds degrees from St. John’s University, NYU, and Columbia University. She is an award-winning playwright and poet.
“I am excited to join ArtsWestchester in a time when we look to the arts for vision, hope, and opportunities for self-expression,” said Zamoyta. “For 60 years the organization has amplified the diverse voices that make Westchester County an outstanding place to live, visit, and do business. I look forward to helping ensure the arts are a source of inspiration and enlightenment throughout the County.”

About ArtsWestchester: Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York. artsw.org

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