MMA Board Spotlight: Craig L. Johnson
As a member of the Docent Training Class of 2011, Karen expected to learn about art in the MMA collection and how to share that art with visitors, but she also discovered the special bond that develops among MMA Docents because of their love of art and their enthusiasm to learn and to share with each other. Not an artist, Karen was a high school Spanish teacher who had always been interested in art history and connections among artists. She enjoys research and the opportunity to present “Spotlight Tours” to provide background information about exhibitions to our visitors. A highlight of her Docent experience has been giving a gallery tour in Spanish to an advanced Spanish class from the Defense Language Institute. Karen looks forward to being back in the galleries to welcome visitors and talk about art with them. Thank you Karen for all that you do to support MMA!
Photo: Marc Howard Photography
MMA Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Steadman
Trustee Emeritus Craig L. Johnson is a long-time Trustee, supporter, and advocate for the Museum, and in 2013, Craig served as the Museum’s Interim Executive Director—helping MMA with its vision and operations during a period of leadership transition. Having worked for over thirty years with investment banking organizations and through his other roles in the community, including past involvement as Board Chair for the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Craig has been a tremendous ambassador for MMA. He has offered his leadership and his expertise in a number of ways, and most recently, Craig was instrumental in cultivating capital support for the Museum’s acquisition of property at 590 Perry Lane—located directly next to MMA La Mirada. Thank you Craig! The Museum is a better organization for all you have done and continue to do.
Craig Johnson, pictured at right.
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