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Appointment of New Director The Board of Directors of the Mattatuck Museum and M. Catherine Smith, president of the museum Board are excited to announce the appointment of Robert Burns as the museum’s new director. He will assume leadership of the Museum effective February 20, 2012. Burns brings to the position 20 years of administrative and fundraising experience at a variety of not-for-profit institutions, culminating with the last nine years as Vice President for Development at The Olana Partnership, the nonprofit support arm of Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York. Olana, a National Historic Landmark, is the Persian-inspired home and studio of American landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church, a major artist of the Hudson River School. Burns worked with the curatorial and programming personnel on the development and funding of exhibitions and public programs. During Burns’ tenure, he worked to secure $15 million for endowment and capital projects. Burns noted, “The Mattatuck is compelling in that the museum’s new focus on American art builds on my experience at Olana, while providing an opportunity to expand well beyond the Hudson River School.” “I am eager to begin my work with the Mattatuck Museum and look forward to getting to know the Waterbury community,” Burns said. “My passion for American art, the museum’s amazing collections, wonderful staff and dedicated Board make this an ideal match.” “We are delighted to have attracted such a qualified chief executive,” said Cathy Smith. “Bob Burns has raised millions in support during his career and believes that museums should engage the broad community. He supports the Mattatuck’s new mission of emphasizing American art while maintaining our strong history programs.” Current Press Releases December 11, 2011 - Meet Santa at the Mattatuck Museum! December 1, 2011 - Flutist Ali Ryerson Returns to Mattatuck Museum’s First Thursday |
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