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.

MoCP – Darkroom Benefit 2024
Artruss Gallery talk with Patty Carroll, 2024

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