March ArtsWatch
By • March 13, 2024 0 623
In this month’s Artswatch: a new director of development at Virginia’s Hylton Performing Arts Center, a new director of advancement at the National Portrait Gallery and a new public art program at Historic Congressional Cemetery.
Hylton PAC Welcomes New Development Director
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Hays.
The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, has welcomed a new director of development. Carolyn Hays, a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, board development and strategic planning, will act as the center’s chief development officer.
“We are so pleased that Carolyn is joining us,” said Executive Director Rick Davis in a press release. “She brings a wide range of experience in fundraising and the nonprofit sector, from healthcare to the arts. She knows the region well and is an energetic advocate for the importance of the arts in building communities, which speaks directly to our mission.”
New Director of Advancement at Portrait Gallery
Headshot by Brian O’Doherty.
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has a new director of advancement. Mahsa Javid will lead the fundraising department, which supports the museum’s mission of telling the story of the U.S. through those who have shaped its history and culture. Javid will oversee strategy development and execution for annual fundraising, planned giving and special events. Javid most recently worked for the Trust for the National Mall as senior director of philanthropic operations.
Historic Congressional Cemetery to Launch Public Art Program
Historic Congressional Cemetery is launching a new public art program. D.C.-based artist Tommy Bobo will have an interactive installation at a memorial site in the historic acreage of the cemetery. A small group of mirrored sculptures will float just inches off the ground, designed to react to air currents in the environment. Bobo is the first commissioned artist for this ongoing program. The installation will be on view to the public beginning March 28.
