MET DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

After nearly 10 years of serving as Executive Director of the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, Kathleen Monaghan will retire from her position on May 31st.

Under her leadership, the Met has achieved national and international recognition. Hosting world-class exhibits, developing and traveling exhibitions from its own collection across the country and will soon send work to three museums in Japan. The Met has become an affiliate institution of the Smithsonian and been accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Ms. Monaghan’s decision to retire was based on her desire to spend more time with family. A national search for a new executive director is currently underway, and with several good candidates in the running, the board has plans to announce Ms. Monaghan’s successor in the coming months.

Ms. Monaghan will continue to work with the Met as a consulting curator of exhibitions and will return in November to participate in the grand reopening celebrations.

We wish to thank Kathleen for her tireless efforts and dedication to the vision of the Met.

Join Museum Society now!

Support the Met by becoming a member at the Museum Society level. Museum Society members play a vital role in helping the Met thrive and grow as the premier cultural resource for the Central Valley. When you join by Monday, April 21st, you will receive an invitation to the Annual Museum Society Dinner, which will take place on April 24, 2008 at Tau Asian Bistro in Fig Garden Village. Call the membership department at 441-1444 to join.

Club 1555 Partner Profile: Fresno Filmworks

Fresno Filmworks invites you and your friends to the 2008 Fresno Film Festival, featuring 29 films from 9 different countries. The fourth annual festival runs April 18-20 at the Tower Theatre.

Festival passes and tickets are on sale at the Tower Theatre box office, JA Photography, and via PayPal on FresnoFilmworks.org. Visit our website or call 221-0755 for details.