 Board of DirectorsAnne W. Marion, Chairman
Saul Cohen, President Barry G. King, Jr., MD, Secretary Robert A. Kret, Ex Officio A. Samuel Adelo Judah Best Katherin L. Chase Cira Crowell Andrew Davis Roxanne Decyk Lee E. Dirks Michael S. Engl Julie Spicer England Susan Hirsch William P. Johnston Robert B. Knutson Linda Marcus John L. Marion Clare O'Keeffe Thomas F. O'TooleR. Steven Padilla Kathleen O. Petitt Lissa N. Wagner David L. Warnock Laura Bush, Honorary Director Joann K. Phillips, Honorary Director Emily Fisher Landau, Honorary Director | Letter from the Museum DirectorAt the front gate of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Research Center there is a stone with an O’Keeffe quote that reads, “Take time to look…” I think about this every time I pass and have taken it to heart during my first year as director.
What I have observed is that like most museums, the O’Keeffe is far more complex than it appears on the surface. This museum is the steward of a constellation of assets that includes the fine art collection, award-winning public programs, historic properties, cutting-edge art conservation, and a Research Center dedicated to the study of American modernism that houses important archives and its own research library. These resources are maintained and preserved for future generations through the dedication of the Museum’s staff and the prudent oversight of our Board of Directors. In fact, three new Board members will soon be adding their expertise and ideas to these efforts: please join me in welcoming Roxanne Decyk, Judd Best, and Andrew Davis. Much has been accomplished since the Museum opened to the public - the permanent collection has grown significantly, and more than 2.4 million visitors have come through our galleries since the opening in 1997. There have been numerous scholarly publications and symposia, nationally and internationally touring exhibitions, articles published in scholarly journals and significant contributions to art conservation. In addition, there are scores of community collaborations, outreach across the region and public programs that contribute to making Santa Fe a great community. I hope you take the time to look through this website to see the scope and breadth of what we have to offer and that you make time to see the exhibitions and participate in some of the public programs. The O’Keeffe Museum has enjoyed much success and with your continued support, I am confident the best is yet to come. I hope to see you in the galleries, Robert A. Kret Director |
