Arkansas State University’s Bradbury Art Museum has named a new director. Starting in February, Garry Holstein will serve as the director for the Jonesboro-based museum.
Prior to joining BAM, Holstein was the director for the University of Southern Indiana’s New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. He was employed at the gallery for seven years.
“I am very pleased to announce that Garry Holstein has chosen to join us in Jonesboro,” Dr. Carl M. Cates, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at Arkansas State, said in a statement. “His background and professional experience should prove to be a great asset to the campus and community.”
In addition, Holstein is a practicing artists and educator. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in visual design and a Master of Arts in organizational communication from the University of Arkansas, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana.
Jacqueline Brightwell was named the director for the museum in July 2019. She replaced Les Christensen, who retired after a 21-year career, including serving as the BAM director from 2015 to 2019.
It is unclear when and why Brightwell left the museum director position. Her name is not listed on the museum’s contact page.
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