The Parrish Art Museum has announced a diverse new slate of board leadership that will guide the Museum as it enters its 10th anniversary year in the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in Water Mill.
“The executive expertise of this next generation of leaders will launch the Parrish into a new era, expanding the boundaries of creativity and innovation through its exhibitions, programs, education, and ongoing engagement,” read a statement from the museum.
The new leadership includes Co-Chairs Frederic M. Seegal and Alexandra Stanton, Co-Presidents Sean Cohan and Timothy G. Davis, Vice President Sandy Perlbinder, Treasurer George Wells, and Secretary Martha McLanahan.
“We are thrilled to take on this position at such a critical moment for arts institutions,” said Seegal and Stanton. “It is incumbent on us to be responsive to the people we serve, and as the Parrish continues to honor the rich artistic legacy of the East End, we are dedicated to expanding that legacy to embrace artists from historically underrepresented groups of the region including the Shinnecock Indian Nation, and the LGBTQ, LatinX, and Black communities.”
Co-Presidents Cohan and Davis stated: “All of us have profound ties to the region and the Parrish. As we embark upon the Museum’s 125th anniversary and the 10th year in our iconic building, we are strengthening our commitment to the year-round, local communities, and continue to serve our members and visitors from around the world. The Parrish Board looks forward to building on the deep dedication and investment of past board leadership and the transformative tenure of recent Director, Kelly Taxter. Shortly, we will be commencing a search for the next Director of the Museum and are committed to welcoming and supporting their vision.”
For more info, visit parrishart.org.