Our Next Board Leaders
Sandra Kamerman brings a rare blend of artistic, public relations, legal, and leadership expertise to the League. Sandra was instrumental in launching one of the first art galleries in New York’s Meatpacking District and went on to direct and curate galleries citywide. As a current Board of Control member, she has led fundraising initiatives and contributed to the League’s landmark 150th anniversary celebrations.
Sandra’s passion for art began early—visiting museums as a child and immersing herself in Paris’s vibrant art scene as a teenager. After retiring in 2019, she joined the Art Students League to study drawing and painting, finding in it both a creative outlet and a welcoming community of artists. She has studied at the League with instructors such as Michele Liebler, Brandon Soloff, Rick Piloco, and Mary Beth McKenzie. Sandra’s class work has earned her a red dot in the League student salons.
She currently serves on the board’s Development, Membership, and 150th Anniversary Committees, and, if elected President, will champion affordability, strengthen fundraising, and foster a culture that uplifts students, instructors, and the broader arts community.
Sandra proudly notes that her greatest inspiration comes from her two sons and grandsons, who continue to encourage her dedication to creativity and community. Sandra lives in Brooklyn with her partner, who is an accomplished Jazz drummer, composer, and music educator.
Sandra Kamerman for President
Jon Greenfield is a seasoned nonprofit and government leader with a proven record of success. Jon enters this campaign with 8 years of non-profit board experience, including as Vice President of the local chamber of commerce in Upper Manhattan, and a track record of raising more than $25 million for non-profit organizations, including the League.
During his service on the Board of Control, Jon’s fundraising acumen proved critical to the League securing over $6 million and helped strengthen its financial foundation for the future. Beyond fundraising, Jon builds community — he founded a plein air painting group for fellow League friends, creating a space for members to connect and create together.
An accomplished painter working in oil and pastel, Jon’s deep knowledge of painting comes from years of study under the League’s Ricky Mujica and other esteemed instructors. He has also participated in the Prado Museum’s prestigious master copyist program in Madrid, completing studies after works by Velázquez, Ribera, and Goya. His artistic insight is complemented by an extensive background in public service and communications. Over the past decade, Jon has worked in government affairs and media strategy, serving as campaign spokesperson for dozens of candidates across the tri-state area and appearing as a political commentator in both English and Spanish-language media.
A multi-instrumentalist and avid traveler, Jon spent several years living in Spain, where he earned his master’s in international affairs and deepened his love for art and culture. As one of the League’s Vice Presidents, he will continue driving essential building renovations, ensuring financial sustainability, and strengthening the creative community that defines the League.
Jon lives with his fiancée in Brooklyn, where you can often find him painting and sketching along the waterfront.
Jon Greenfield for Vice President
Hsien-wen Tan is a world language educator and artist living on the Upper West Side of New York City. For more than ten years, she has taught Mandarin Chinese in independent schools and worked as a museum educator, always seeking to connect people with language and culture in meaningful ways.
As Director of the Chinese Saturday School at Columbia, she shared Chinese language and traditions with the broader community. At the New-York Historical Society, she collaborated with public high school students in both classrooms and galleries, creating programs that encouraged curiosity, dialogue, and personal expression.
In March 2023, Hsien was selected as one of twelve artists for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Copyist Program. She traces this opportunity back to her time at the Art Students League, where she found a community of artists from all walks of life, learning together with passion and generosity. As a Life Member of the League, she continues to draw inspiration from its spirit of shared artistic discovery.
With firsthand insight into the needs of both students and teachers, Hsien will ensure that our classes remain accessible and inspiring - and that both students and instructors have the resources they need to thrive.