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Julie Perlin Lee will start as executive director at Laguna Art Museum on May 3. Photo courtesy of the Catalina Island Museum
Laguna Art Museum has tapped Julie Perlin Lee, outgoing executive director of Catalina Island Museum, to lead the storied organization amid a pandemic that has devastated art institutions across the country.
Lee succeeds Malcolm Warner who retired in December after a nine-year run with Laguna Art Museum. She’s set to start her new role on May 3.
“With Julie we have a person with strong experience managing exhibitions and collections, and yet someone with experience in senior level museum administration,” said Joe Hanauer, chair of Laguna Art Museum’s Board of Trustees. “It’s typically one or the other, but usually not both.”
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From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, patrons can visit the 8,000 square feet of open-air plazas and gardens and mill about the space, taking in the sculptures from the Elizabeth Turk “Tipping Point” exhibition, or the picturesque canyons and clear waters. Very clear these days, too, since the tourist island is rather tourist-less these days.
Oh, and did we mention admission is half-price? $8.50. Not too shabby.
“Through art comes the power to inspire and heal and we are excited that our members and visitors can once again explore, discover and be inspired by our exhibitions and the many unique stories and ties to Catalina Island,” said Julie Perlin Lee, Catalina Island Museum Executive Director. “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of our members, visitors and staff and we look forward to welcoming everyone back safely.”