LOS ANGELES (REUTERS).- The Getty Trust on Monday named James Cuno to head up its renowned art museums and collections, the second time it has tapped a leader of the Art Institute of Chicago to run its wide-ranging arts programs. Cuno, who oversaw the…
Pair of Princess Diana’s Dresses Sell for $276,000
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (AP).- Two dresses worn by Princess Diana have sold for a record $276,000 at an auction in Beverly Hills. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien’s Auctions, said Saturday that a black crepe evening gown Diana wore during a state…
Newly Launched Artist Become Allows Artists to Showcase and Sell Art Online
WICHITA, KAN.- Artist Become (ArtistBe.com), the new online community for creating, selling and buying artwork online, today announced its launch. ArtistBe.com is the latest venture by the popular online art gallery overstockArt.com, the go-to source o…
Richard P. Townsend Steps Down as President and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art
LONG BEACH, CA.- Mike Deovlet and Burke Gumbiner, Co-Chairmen of the Museum of Latin American Art’s (MOLAA) Board of Directors, announced today that Richard P. Townsend has stepped down as President and CEO of MOLAA to pursue other opportunities. …
Richard P. Townsend Steps Down as President and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art
LONG BEACH, CA.- Mike Deovlet and Burke Gumbiner, Co-Chairmen of the Museum of Latin American Art’s (MOLAA) Board of Directors, announced today that Richard P. Townsend has stepped down as President and CEO of MOLAA to pursue other opportunities. …
ICA Boston Announces Amie Siegel as the Winner of the 2010 James and Audrey Foster Prize
BOSTON, MA.- Amie Siegel has been named the winner of the 2010 James and Audrey Foster Prize, the Institute of Contemporary Art announced. This biennial award recognizing a Boston-area artist of exceptional promise carries a $25,000 prize and an opport…
Michelle Obama Presents Highest Honors for Museums to Japanese American National Museum
LAS ANGELES, CA.- The Japanese American National Museum was presented the Institute of Museums and Library Services’ (IMLS) National Medal, the nation’s highest honor for museums, by First Lady Michelle Obama in ceremonies at the White House …
Staff Promotions Announced by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
NASHVILLE, TN.- Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art announced that it has promoted Penny Bruckse, PHR to Vice President of Human Resources and Claire Brick Corby to Vice President, Marketing & Sales. Bruckse and Corby join the executive team le…
Staff Promotions Announced by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
NASHVILLE, TN.- Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art announced that it has promoted Penny Bruckse, PHR to Vice President of Human Resources and Claire Brick Corby to Vice President, Marketing & Sales. Bruckse and Corby join the executive team le…
Staff Promotions Announced At Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
NASHVILLE, TN.- Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art announced that it has promoted Penny Bruckse, PHR to Vice President of Human Resources and Claire Brick Corby to Vice President, Marketing & Sales. Bruckse and Corby join the executive team le…