BELLEVUE, WA.- The Board of Trustees of Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) announced the appointment of Stefano Catalani as Director of Curatorial Affairs/Artistic Director. Catalani has served as BAMs Curator since 2005 and will transition into his expanded role on February 12, 2010. Stefano has the vision and leadership to ensure the Museums continued vitality, says Susan Edelheit, President of the Board of Trustees. He has established a track record at BAM of developing thought-provoking, engaging exhibitions and programs that transform our understanding of art, craft and design. We are thrilled he has accepted the position, and look forward to his continued contributions as the leader of our curatorial team and our artistic programs. A highly regarded figure in his field, Catalani has an extensive background in curating exhibitions and educational programs