Suzanne Scott became a member of theFund Board of Directors in 2009. In 2011, she became chair of the newly reformed Marketing Committee. She also serves as Secretary of the Board. As General Manager of the San Antonio river Authority she oversees several educational programs that preserve and conserve the river. Mrs. Scott also directed the incorporation of public art in the Museum and Mission Reach river restoration programs. She was recently honored for her work at the event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the River Authority.
“Why did you choose to become involved on the Board of theFund?”
My desire to expand the appreciation for arts and culture of San Antonio is the driving force behind why I decided to become a board member of theFund. I have a young daughter and as she grows up and decides where she wants to live I want her to see her hometown as a city that is willing to embrace creativity and value all forms of artistic expression.
“What advice do you have for those from the business community who are interested in becoming more involved in their arts community?”
A city with a vibrant community of artists and an array of venues and events to showcase arts and culture is the city where people want to live and businesses want to locate. Why should we sit back and let cities like Chicago, Seattle, Denver and Austin outrank us as America’s top cities for art? Art is good for business and supporting this reality will give San Antonio yet another competitive advantage.
“Can you give an example of how the arts can effectively change business practices?”
The River Authority is passionate about protecting the environment of the San Antonio River and its importance to the history and culture of this city. With the public art the San Antonio River Foundation is adding along the river, more people have been drawn to the river as an artistic venue to showcase renown artists. Art has changed our river for the better and has created a renewed link between the river and this city’s culture.
