The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) recently announced its Board of Directors added six new members to its 2018–19 term.
Elected to two-year terms are Thomas Butler, Superintendent of the Atascadero Unified School District; Brittany Darrow, wine club manager at Chamisal Vineyards; Lindsey Harn, realtor with Richardson Properties; Wyatt Lemons, small business consultant with Bank of America; Ben Taylor, orchard manager and viticulturist with Talley Farms; and Steve Travers, previously with Premier Valley Bank. Continuing on the board are David Coburn, President and retired marketing executive; Roger Carmody, CPA with Carmody, Meach & Choo, LLP; Charles Crotser, 1st Vice President and registered architect; Betsy Kiser, Treasurer and retired head of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation; Robin Letters, principal at Opinion Studies; Bob Mourenza, 2nd Vice President and artist; and Theresa Perry, artist. The Board of Directors meets monthly at SLOMA on the fourth Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. Public is welcome to join.
“These appointments come at a transformative time for SLOMA in response to the growth of the museum’s programming, collection, and audiences,” board president David Coburn said. “While SLOMA continues to raise $15 million for a new building on its present site on the west end of Mission Plaza, it is critical for the museum’s health and future that we continue to keep our Board vibrant with new leaders and fresh ideas.”
SLOMA’s new home will triple the museum’s gallery and public spaces, support enhanced exhibitions, educational programs and services for the public, showcase its permanent collection by California artists, and serve as the heart of the San Luis Obispo cultural district.
The role of SLOMA’s Board of Directors is to embrace the mission of the museum and contribute to its stability and vitality, while sharing a long-term vision to ensure its enduring excellence. Board members are advocates for the museum within the larger community and seek opportunities to expand audiences.
A complete list and photos of the SLOMA Board can be found at sloma.org.
About San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is located at 1010 Broad Street, on the west end of Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo, California. Admission is always free and open to the public Wednesday through Monday, 11–5 p.m. and open every day between July 4 and Labor Day. It is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit arts organization dedicated to providing and promoting diverse visual arts experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds through exhibitions, education, creation and collaboration. It preserves the artistic legacy of the California Central Coast in its permanent collection. Since 1967 this organization has been the beacon for the visual arts in its region.