CNY Arts announces retirement of executive director, transition plan

Syracuse, N.Y. — Rita Paniagua, chair of the CNY Arts, Inc. board of directors, and executive director Stephen Butler jointly announced that Butler will retire on Feb. 1, 2025, after 16 years as executive director of the agency.
Butler will provide continuity to CNY Arts during this transition by serving as leadership and continuity consultant, providing his expertise to the next executive director and the board of directors.