The Municipal Art Society of New York

About MAS

The Municipal Art Society is New York’s leading organization dedicated to creating a more livable city. For 120 years, MAS—a nonprofit membership organization—has been committed topromoting New York City’s economic vitality, cultural vibrancy, environmental sustainability and social diversity. Working to protect the best of New York’s existing landscape, from landmarks and historic districts to public open spaces, MAS encourages visionary design, planning and architecture that promote resilience and the livability of New York.

History

Since 1893, MAS has been working to make New York a more livable city. Learn about our unique history and successes, from championing the first municipal Zoning Code to saving Times Square.

MAS Board of Directors & Governance

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.

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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.

President’s Reports

• November 2011 Accomplishments and the Road Ahead
• December 2010 MAS President: 2010 A “Milestone Year”
• August 2010 Next for New York Preview
• June 2010 President’s Progress Report
• March 2010 New Home + New Initiatives

Jobs & Internships

View our current job openings and volunteer opportunities here.

Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements

• 2009-2010
  Audited Financial Statements FYE 3/31/2010
  Audited Financial Statements FYE 3/31/2009
• 2009 Advocate, Effect Change, Support, Convene, Enlighten, Celebrate
• 2008 Voice for the Future of Our City
• 2007 Nothing Endures but Change
• 2006 The Art of Making New York Livable
• 2005 Lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration
• 2004 To Make Us Love Our City…
• 2003 Engaging the Public in Planning and Rebuilding New York

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Mission

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

Join MAS

When you join MAS, you become part of a venerable tradition of civic-minded citizens who care deeply about the future of New York City. Learn more.

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