Liburdi Appointed to Arts Commission

PHOENIX (November 2, 2010)- Michael Liburdi, a senior associate at Perkins Coie Brown & Bain P.A., has been appointed to the governing commission for the Arizona Commission on the Arts.  Liburdi will serve a three-year term alongside 14 other board members, including one chairperson who is appointed by the Governor of Arizona.

A state agency, the Arizona Commission on the Arts provides grants, programs, services and leadership in support of arts and arts education programs. In partnership with arts organizations, schools, festivals and individual artists, the group celebrates Arizona’s diverse communities and rich cultural traditions, inspires creativity and strengthens local economies.  As a commission member, Mr. Liburdi will assist in chairing review panels, awarding grants and formulating policy consistent with enabling legislation.

Liburdi is active with various legal and arts organizations and has successfully blended these two interests in his community involvement efforts.  In 2009, he represented a nonprofit group focusing on the development of arts and culture programs in Arizona and he recently presented on constitutional rights at the 2010 Arizona Arts Conference.  Liburdi also serves on the State Bar of Arizona Continuing Legal Education Committee and is a board member for Arizona CURE (Citizens United for Research and Employment).