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Music is Art enlightens and ignites a personal connection to the artistic merit and acceptance of all forms of music.
Our Mission
Music is Art will help to explore and reshape music’s cultural, social, and educational impact on our community.
The Organization
Music is Art is a not for profit (federal 501c3) organization founded in 2004 by Goo Goo Dolls bassist and Buffalo native Robby Takac. MiA operates through a board of directors, staff, partner organizations, sponsors, and many, many volunteers.
Board of Directors
- Robby Takac - Founder & President - Goo Goo Dolls
- Robert C. Takac, Sr. - Chair - Fairmont Consulting
- Bob Mussell - Vice President - Freelance Touring Rock Photographer
- Marianne M. Kelly, CPA - Secretary - Tax Director, New Era Cap Co., Inc.
- Robert J. Zielinski, CPA - Treasurer - Manager, Dopkins & Company, LLC
- Carol Fillip - Professor of Corporate Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Robert Flusky - Senior Associate, Hodgson Russ
- Mark Garcia - Supervisor of Music, Buffalo Public Schools
- David P. Lacki, CTP, CTIS - President, Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce
- Sharon Lavery - Integrated Planning Manager, Praxair
Executive Director
Tod A. Kniazuk
