Museum Council
Museum Council is MoCP’s growing auxiliary group of diverse professionals who share a passion for the medium of photography by taking active roles as museum-advocates within their individual networks to celebrate and support arts & culture through behind-the-scenes social, curatorial, and artist programs while gaining an introduction to institutional board education.
MoCP’s Associate Curator and Development Manager work collaboratively with the council to provide unique programming opportunities connecting Museum Council members to wider cultural experiences and partnerships around Chicago.
Museum Council Participation:
*Annual dues contribution of $250
*Assist in fundraising / friend-raising through the Fine Print Program
*Attend 3 annual meetings (September, December, & June)
*Promote events, exhibitions, and programs within professional and social networks *Attend or support DARKROOM, MoCP’s annual fundraising benefit, through ticket purchases or donations
*Be positive, informed, and enthusiastic advocates for MoCP
Museum Council Benefits:
*Invitations to exclusive curator-let tours, artist studio visits, and partnership programs
*Museum Council specific social events
*Discounts on MoCP publications
*Name recognition in MoCP annual report and on our website
Interested in becoming part of Museum Council? Contact Jaclyn Silverman at jsilverman@colum.edu or (312) 369-8651.
Museum Council Members
Tapo Banerjee
Clarissa Bonet
George Chen
Barbara Ciurej
Mary Farmilant
Doug Fogelson
Whit Forrester
Thomas Hellstrom
Gregory Hoskins
Hillary Irene Johnson
Adama Ka
Jasmine Kwong
Mary Ellen Murphy
Imran Nuri
Karl Oder
Colleen Plumb
Louisa Potthast
Ben Ramson
Matt Siber
Kate Hadley Toftness
Krista Wortendyke
Sophie Zinberg