Katonah Museum of Art Appoints Michael Gitlitz as Executive Director
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Katonah Museum of Art Appoints Michael Gitlitz as Executive Director
Board president Deborah Mullin and the Board of Trustees of the Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Gitlitz as the museum’s new executive director. With more than twenty-five years in the art world at Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Hirschl & Adler Modern, Marlborough Gallery and Paddle8, Gitlitz brings an encyclopedic knowledge of art as well as a broad network of artists, curators and collectors to the museum. In addition, his roots in northern Westchester where he has lived for many years have fostered a deep appreciation for the KMA’s identity and audience.
Mullin said, “We are thrilled to welcome Michael who has the perfect expertise, energy and professional background for the Katonah Museum of Art. His experience and vision will support the KMA’s mission to promote the visual arts to our diverse community. He appreciates the value of the KMA as a cultural center for art and creative thinking. We are confident that Michael’s leadership style will resonate in the community and beyond. He is committed to strengthening ties with our neighbors and with our wider artistic community. Explains Gitlitz, “The KMA is a unique institution with an extraordinary legacy of offering world-class art exhibitions while also serving as an intimate nexus for community engagement. My family lives not far from the museum and we have always thought of the KMA as a great asset to the area. I am thrilled to be able to work with such a talented and committed staff, board and group of advisors and volunteers.”
Mr. Gitlitz succeeds Darsie Alexander, who was Executive Director of the KMA from 2014 through early 2018. Ms. Alexander was recently named Chief Curator of The Jewish Museum in New York City.
The Katonah Museum of Art, through innovative exhibition and education programs, promotes the understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts for diverse audiences. The Museum presents exhibitions that explore ideas about art, culture and society – past and present. In addition to its visual arts program, the Museum hosts lectures, workshops, trips, and concerts, solidifying it as a space that both celebrates and amplifies the power of creative thinking.
The Museum is located at 134 Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday from 12 PM – 5 PM, closed Monday. General admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Members and children under the age of 12 always enter free. For more information, please call (914) 232-9555 or visit www.katonahmuseum.org.