Lyda Kuth is a founding board member and current Executive Director of the LEF Foundation, a private foundation that supports the creation and presentation of new work in the contemporary arts. She was recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council with the prestigious Commonwealth Award and honored by Women in Film and Video New England with the “Image Award for Vision and Excellence” in the media arts. In addition to Creative Capital, she is a board member of IndiCollect. She is an independent film producer.