NORWICH—The Chenango Arts Council announces that their Executive Director, Diane Batson-Smith, is leaving the organization in January 2017 to pursue an Executive VP position as spokesperson under the canopy of the International Botanical Congress division of endangered cultures and botanical species.

Board members would like to congratulate Ms. Batson-Smith on her achievement.

Dominic Shea, immediate past President, commented, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Diane, and I speak for the rest of the board when I say that we recognize the magnitude of this career opportunity and wish her success in her new endeavor.”