Alliance programs include a Rural Arts Initiative with dedicated staff to provide organizational development and one-on-one assistance to 34 organizations serving 40 rural counties of the State. Statewide Regional Meetings provide new skills and networking opportunities for arts administrators, board members and artists. Online training workshops and webinars, professional consultancies, site visits and the Regional Captain Network provide unique professional development opportunities. A vast electronic network of more than 8,500 organizations informs the field and mobilizes the arts community for annual events like Arts Day in Albany, Advocacy Day in Washington, the NYS Culture Zones as well as for information and training sessions. Online Publications and directories, networking and referrals round out the information