Our Mission
AITAF’s mission is to use the powerful shared experience of the arts to start conversations between military and civilian, service member and family member, the world of the arts and the world of practical action.
Our Values
Accessibility
We bring free artistic experiences to military communities that showcase diverse contemporary works of art.
Dialogue
We use the shared experience of art and/or military training to encourage an exchange of ideas across ranks, and between service members and artists.
Entertainment
We aim to foster resiliency, boost morale, and build community.
Integrity
We respect both our audience and the work we present by not compromising our standards of artistic excellence.
Professionalism
We bring the highest quality of artists, arts programming and planning to match the commitment, knowledge, and experience of the military community.
Respect
We value the diversity of the military and artistic communities by honoring both their differences and shared human experience.
Leadership
Board
Paul Kalsbeek, U.S. Marine Corps
Phil Klay, U.S. Marine Corps
Larry Lennox-Choate, U.S. Army
Frank Monterisi, U.S. Marine Corps
Ambassador Cynthia Stroum (ret)
Advisory Council
Student Veteran Interns
Daní Rodriguez, U.S. Marine Corps
Summer 2018
Shyendra Chandrasena, U.S. Coast Guard
Spring 2019
Brian Lepak, U.S. Marine Corps
Summer 2019
Cole Smith, U.S. Air Force
Spring 2020
AITAF Financials
2018 990 | 2018 Audit
2017 990 | 2017 Audit
Upon written request to 220 36th Street, Unit 21, Brooklyn, NY, 11232
a copy of any annual report can be obtained from
Arts in the Armed Forces, Inc., or from the Office of the
Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau,
120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
