New Interim Executive Director Announced for The Square

Nicole Maria Evans Photo credit Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) gladly announces the appointment of Nicole Maria Evans as its Interim Executive Director starting October 31st. Evans is the Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at The Square and brings exceptional exhibitions, publications, and expert lectures to the community. She was appointed to the position of Curator by the museum’s Board of Directors in June of 2019. She has graciously agreed to also serve in the interim position until a new Executive Director is fully appointed. With her extensive background in museum and arts management, and the support of an experienced museum team, The Square is positioning the organization for continued success. Evans’ leadership is rooted in collaboration, understanding, and communication. She has a proven record of building strong museum relationships, fundraising, and engaged communities through her work. Evans is an art historian, curator, writer, researcher, and educator. She oversees the programming initiatives for exhibitions and collections at the museum. Evans has led the curatorial direction and collections care efforts for the museum since 2019. She secured the needed Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) national award for the museum in 2022, and the resulting report paved the way for the current strategic planning projects for the museum. Additional professional accomplishments for Evans include establishing the museum’s outstanding exhibition publications which have received rave reviews, as well as furthering the museum’s traveling exhibition portfolio. “I’m entrusted to continuing to work closely with the dedicated staff, the board, and the broader community to sustain the institution and promote a strong welcoming environment for the permanent Executive Director so that they may succeed and continue to make the museum flourish,” said Evans. Evans holds a Master of Arts in Art History and Museum Studies from Tufts University; and her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History from University of California Los Angles (UCLA). Evans holds a seat on the Board of Trustees of the Montana Art Gallery Directors Association (MAGDA). She has served in curatorial, fellowship, research, collections, and educational roles at museums and universities across the United States including and not limited to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Tufts University, deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, The Smithsonian Institution (Latino Museum Studies Program/National Museum of the American Latino, National Museum of the American Indian, and SITES Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services). Evans will serve as Interim Executive Director until the position is filled, ideally by February 2025. The Board of Directors has engaged in the search for permanent ED. More details on this position are available at https://www.the-square.org/careers.

New Interim Executive Director Announced for The Square

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