Cummer Museum Names New Director

[Metro Jacksonville]

Cummer Museum Names New Director



After Budget Cutbacks forced Jacksonville's premier Museum to cut staff by 15%  and suspend all Capital Projects in January of this Year, it's most successful and revered director, Maarten van de Gutche resigned.

Van de Gutche's resignation was official in April of this year when he joined the exodus of area cultural directors in the wake of the new economy.

Now the venerable institution has named a new Director to take his place:  Hope McMath.

Read the letter from the Cummer:

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-jun-cummer-museum-names-new-director

[Omarvelous09]

I've met her a few times, she's a really interesting and intelligent person. I'm anxious to see what changes she will make.

[JeffreyS]

The Cummer is a real treasure for Jacksonville.  It may be the best art museum in the state.

[Tripoli1711]

I agree.  It is a civic institution that I am perhaps most proud of when it comes down to it... that and European Street Cafe.   

[TPC]

I was recently involved in the Folio Weekly Invitational at the Cummer and while I was picking up my art I was asking a few questions about the show and found out it was their largest opening.

I think it will lead to them showcasing more local and contemporary art.