Board Members

Paul Rabinowitz (he/him), Founder and Executive Director since 2009, is responsible for the bold direction of ARTS By The People (ABTP) and the organization’s unique and cutting-edge programming. He is involved with the daily activities of ABTP, including outreach, event production, managing staff, fundraising, and project development. During his tenure, ABTP has enjoyed steady growth in the number of monthly workshops, events and international collaborations. Rabinowitz has developed partnerships with universities in the US and abroad to build meaningful internships and opportunities for their students. He has produced 22 mixed media performances with ABTP, and explores innovative ways to integrate technology with the creative arts for a more immersive experience.

Prior to his current position Rabinowitz was president of a New Jersey nonprofit mentoring program where he played a pivotal role in building and shaping the organization. He brings over 30 years of business experience as the founder and president of OMEX, a mid-sized, privately held company. Rabinowitz’ area of expertise is in sales and marketing as well as profit and loss management.

Rabinowitz is an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University teaching Career Building in the Arts. He also lectures, teaches creative writing and volunteers his business experience to assist arts organizations and emerging artists. His interest in various art media has opened up collaborations with choreographers, writers, musicians, film makers and art animators. His poetry, short stories and photography appear in numerous journals and magazines. He is the author of four books of fiction and poetry.

Rabinowitz has a degree in History from Tulane University, and a post graduate certificate from the Ministry of Tourism, Israel.

“The journey from ARTS By The People’s inception to the present day has been one marked by tremendous progress. From a single workshop in a small studio in East Hanover, New Jersey, to international collaborations between writers, composers, choreographers, film makers and art animators, ABTP continues to provide unique workshops, programs and community events that promote creativity and collaboration.”

“We have distinguished ourselves by working with populations that do not have easy access to the arts, and believe that the future of our world lies in the next generation’s ability to be creative no matter what career path they pursue.”

Board of Trustees

Adam Shapiro – President

Kristine Salcedo

Rosemary Cenatiempo

Daniel A. Abut

Shane Wagner

Hector Mislavsky

Mary Brancaccio

Michelle Ortega

Natalie Komari

Kathleen Kremins, Dr. Larry Barnard, Julie Friedman – Board Members Emeriti