SEATTLE, WA.- Sylvia Wolf, Director of the Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, announced today that Luis Croquer has been appointed to the position of Deputy Director of Art and Education, concluding a comprehensive international search. Croquer was formerly Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art , Detroit. He plans to assume his responsibilities March 13, 2012. The Deputy Director of Art and Education (DDAE) is a new position at the Henry, designed to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management of integrated exhibition, collection, and education initiatives. The DDAE is a curator first and foremost, partnering with the Henry Director and curatorial team on developing the artistic direction for the Henry. In addition, the DDAE will support institution-wide efforts to promote and identify funding sources for Henry exhibitions, publications, and education programs as the Henry embarks on a major fundra