| Museo Picks New Director |
| Posted: May 27, 2009 | |||
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Museo Selects Maruca Salazar as New Executive Director The Museo de las Américas (Museo) Board of Trustees announced today that Maruca Salazar has been selected as the new executive director. Additionally, David Dadone, former director of operations for the Museo, has been promoted to deputy director. Salazar will assume the position in July. "We are delighted that Maruca Salazar will be leading the Museo de las Américas as the new Executive Director," stated George Martinez, Board president. "She comes to us with a wealth of artistic, administrative, and curatorial experience. Furthermore, Maruca's relationships with teachers and artists throughout the region will greatly assist us in increasing the scope and reach of our education programs, while expanding our artistic vision." Prior to joining the Museo, Salazar served as the arts coordinator and arts staff developer for Denver Public Schools. During her tenure, Salazar developed an integrate arts education program, and was responsible for the development and stewardship of the $6.5 million arts budget. She holds a Master's of Arts in Multicultural Education from the University of Colorado, Denver; and a Bachelor's of Arts in Multicultural Education from the University of Veracruz, Mexico. "This is the opportunity of a lifetime and a true honor," stated Salazar. "As an artist and educator, as well as a long time supporter and participant of the Museo de las Americas, I am committed to advancing Museo's legacy of learning and sharing." A longtime advocate for the arts, Salazar is a founding member and supporter of the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council, XicanIndie Film Festival, Pirate Gallery, and the Museo de las Américas. As a Visual Artist she has exhibited at local museums and galleries, including the Museo and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver. "This is an exciting time for the Museo," stated Martinez. "The Board and staff are confident that Maruca will lead the Museo to new and exciting places, and cement our place as a cornerstone of Denver and the West's cultural community."
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