Jennifer R. Henneman, PhD appointed Curator of Western American Art and Director, Petrie Institute of Western American Art

Jennifer Henneman, previously serving as associate curator at the Denver Art Museum, assumed her new leadership position in February 2022. “During my six years at the DAM, I have worked to expand the scope of the western American art canon,” Henneman said. “I look forward to continuing these efforts and am committed to inclusive storytelling and collaborative curation to highlight important stories of the West.”

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Heather Arnet appointed new Executive Director & CEO

Museum Search & Reference is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Arnet to be the next Executive Director & CEO of The Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington, Long Island, New York. Robin T. Hadley, Chair of the Board said, “Heather brings a wealth of leadership experience, innovative thinking, and community engagement to the Museum. We are fortunate to be adding someone of her caliber to The Heckscher Museum.” Arnet will join the Museum in June 2022.

Dr. Maura Reilly named as Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maura Reilly as the next Director of the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Reilly was selected after a national search led by Lora Urbanelli, a Senior Search Consultant at Museum Search & Reference.

Andy Schlauch named Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Andy Schlauch has joined The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) as its first Executive Director to spearhead creation of a new museum in the Twin Cities area featuring studio glass sculpture. Schlauch brings over 15 years’ experience in the art world, most recently having directed the Chihuly Collection at the Morean Art Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Museum Search & Reference guided the search, with Scott Stevens as lead consultant.

Chris Timm appointed Executive Director

The Maine Maritime Museum’s search committee voted unanimously to offer Chris Timm the position as the museum’s new Executive Director after an extensive nationwide search led by Museum Search & Reference senior search consultant Scott Stevens.

James Pearson named Executive Director

After a national search led by Museum Search & Reference senior search consultant Dan Keegan, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum announced the appointment of James Pearson as the next Executive Director, replacing Lee Carol Giduz, who will retire in late July.

Brett Abbott named Director/CEO

We are pleased to announce that Brett Abbott has been appointed the Director/CEO of the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT. Abbott was selected after a national search led by Lora Urbanelli, Senior Search Consultant at Museum Search & Reference. He joins the Museum in mid-February.