Vicki Sung-Yeon appointed Curator of Korean Art and Culture

The Royal Ontario Museum appointed Dr. Vicki Sung-yeon Kwon in November 2022 as the inaugural Curator of Korean Art & Culture after an international search led by MS&R Senior Search Consultant Connie Rosemont. This appointment – the first of its kind at a Canadian museum – was made possible with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST). Kwon will oversee ROM’s world-class collection housed in the only museum gallery in Canada dedicated to Korea’s cultural heritage. She will contribute to ROM’s leadership position as an important centre for Korean art and culture through her work on exhibitions, research, acquisitions, public programming, and learning initiatives.

Dr. Jeffrey Richmond-Moll appointed George Putnam Curator of American Art

Dr. Jeffrey Richmond-Moll has joined PEM as its George Putnam Curator of American Art, where he will oversee an expansive collection that encompasses over four centuries of American art, culture, and creative expression. MS&R Senior Search Consultant Lora Urbanelli led this nationwide search.

Dr. R. Ruthie Dibble appointed Robert N. Shapiro Curator of American Decorative Art

Dr. R. Ruthie Dibble is the new Robert N. Shapiro Curator of American Decorative Art at the Peabody Essex Museum PEM). MS&R Senior Search Consultant Connie Rosemont led the national search.

Thomas Sullivan appointed Executive Director

The Westchester Children’s Museum Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to appoint Thomas Sullivan as its new Executive Director. The appointment follows an extensive national search conducted by MS&R Senior Search Consultant Ida Tomlin. Sullivan assumed his new position on October 11, 2022.

Kathy Fredrickson appointed Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs

After two national searches conducted by MS&R Senior search consultant Dan Keegan, The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) announced the appointment of Kathy Fredrickson as Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs.

Julie Bellemare appointed Curator of Early Moden Glass

After two national searches conducted by MS&R Senior search consultant Dan Keegan, The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) announced the appointment of Julie Bellemare as Curator of Early Modern Glass.

Kyle B. Roberts Named Executive Director

The Congregational Library and Archives (CLA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kyle B. Roberts as its next Executive Director.

Joshua Torrance appointed Executive Director

After a national search led by MS&R Senior Search Consultant Lora Urbanelli, the Florence Griswold Museum of Old Lyme, CT has announced the appointment of Joshua Torrance as the Museum’s next Executive Director. Currently Executive Director of the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, CT, Torrance will assume his role at the FloGris beginning February 6, 2023. In his new role, Torrance will lead the Board and staff through an exciting era, completing the Museum’s five-year strategic plan that features a capital and endowment campaign, a building expansion and environmental designs along the river, as well as efforts to shape new programs and increase audience and visibility in the region.