A FAMU alumna is the new leader-designate of New England’s only museum of contemporary craft.
Wyona Lynch-McWhite has been named Executive Director of Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Mass. As the institution’s leader, she will continue its mission of showcasing the objects, ideas, and insights that inspire people to explore life through the art of contemporary craft.
“Wyona is the perfect choice at this stage of Fuller Craft’s development,” said Board President Michael C. King. “She brings with her new energy and extensive museum experience. We have learned much from her in the year she’s been our Deputy Director, and feel fortunate to have her in the leadership role.”
Lynch-McWhite, who assumes the new position on June 1, comes with a wealth of experience. is currently Fuller Craft’s Deputy Director, a position she has held for more than a year. She replaces Gretchen Keyworth, who will remain with the museum in the capacity of Director Emeritus and Chief Curator following a summer sabbatical.
Lynch-McWhite moved to Massachusetts in 2008 to join Fuller Craft. Prior to that, she was Director and Chief Curator of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, the art museum of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.
After attending FAMU for her baccalaureate, she earned her M.F.A. from Columbia College in Chicago. Lynch-McWhite then began her museum career at The Museum of Contemporary Photography and then joined the staff of the Art Institute of Chicago. She currently resides in Brockton with husband Christopher McWhite and their two children.
“I am eager to lead the next chapter in the storied life of Fuller Craft,” Lynch-McWhite said. “This is a special place that echoes its surroundings and community. Despite the economic climate, recent exhibitions have broken attendance records, and membership is growing. With an unwavering commitment to craft, we will continue to bring vibrancy, accessibility and dialogue to the art, to the field, to our neighbors, and beyond. We’re defining, redefining and celebrating craft.”
Wyona Lynch-McWhite has been named Executive Director of Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Mass. As the institution’s leader, she will continue its mission of showcasing the objects, ideas, and insights that inspire people to explore life through the art of contemporary craft.
“Wyona is the perfect choice at this stage of Fuller Craft’s development,” said Board President Michael C. King. “She brings with her new energy and extensive museum experience. We have learned much from her in the year she’s been our Deputy Director, and feel fortunate to have her in the leadership role.”
Lynch-McWhite, who assumes the new position on June 1, comes with a wealth of experience. is currently Fuller Craft’s Deputy Director, a position she has held for more than a year. She replaces Gretchen Keyworth, who will remain with the museum in the capacity of Director Emeritus and Chief Curator following a summer sabbatical.
Lynch-McWhite moved to Massachusetts in 2008 to join Fuller Craft. Prior to that, she was Director and Chief Curator of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, the art museum of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.
After attending FAMU for her baccalaureate, she earned her M.F.A. from Columbia College in Chicago. Lynch-McWhite then began her museum career at The Museum of Contemporary Photography and then joined the staff of the Art Institute of Chicago. She currently resides in Brockton with husband Christopher McWhite and their two children.
“I am eager to lead the next chapter in the storied life of Fuller Craft,” Lynch-McWhite said. “This is a special place that echoes its surroundings and community. Despite the economic climate, recent exhibitions have broken attendance records, and membership is growing. With an unwavering commitment to craft, we will continue to bring vibrancy, accessibility and dialogue to the art, to the field, to our neighbors, and beyond. We’re defining, redefining and celebrating craft.”
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