June 11, 2005

Museum hires new administrator and announces new officers

 

Cadiz, KY, June 11, 2005 – Janice Mason Art Museum announces that Paula Lisowsky has been named to replace Martha Davis as Museum Administrator. Mrs. Lisowsky will assume her position on July 1.  Mrs. Davis has resigned effective June 30 to pursue other opportunities in the counseling field.

Paula Lisowsky has served on the board of directors for several years and is a past president of the museum.  Paula is well known in the community through her volunteer work with the museum where she has served as a teacher and staffed the museum office each Wednesday.  Paula and her husband Bill, the Area Supervisor of the U. S. Forestry Service in Land Between the Lakes, live south of Cadiz.

Martha Davis has been a popular personality at the museum for four years.  School students visiting the museum are well acquainted with her as she has led countless students through the museum’s exhibits. Museum President Portia Ezell expressed how much she would be missed and that Martha and her hard work are very much appreciated.  Mrs. Davis says she “plans to stay connected with the museum and volunteer on various committees.”

At the annual membership meeting on June 2, five individuals were named to three-year terms to the Board of Directors; Connie McElwain, Peggy Kemp, Kathy Harper, Brian Curling and Martha Davis.  The officers elected for 2005 – 06 are:  President – Vicki Karrigan, Vice President. – Ken Roberts, Secretary. – Paul Fourshee, Treasurer – Bob Clement, Member at Large – Jean Martin and Past President – Portia Ezell.

To learn more about Janice Mason Art Museum its programs and exhibits visit www.jmam.org or stop by the museum located at 71 Main Street.  Janice Mason Art Museum is supported in part by grants from the Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

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