SUNY New Paltz appoints Anna Conlan as new Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Conlan assumes this new role after serving as The Dorskys curator and exhibitions manager since 2019. NEW PALTZ, NY .- SUNY New Paltz announced the appointment of Anna Conlan as Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, effective Feb. 1, 2021. Conlan succeeds Wayne Lempka, who has served as interim director since 2019, and Sara Pasti, who had served as director from 2009-2019. As Director of The Dorsky Museum, Conlan will oversee all collection, exhibition, education and related artistic programs and activities, in collaboration with the Museums staff, Advisory Board, and many campus and regional partners and stakeholders. She will also serve as administrative head of finances, fundraising, audience development, communications and staff development.