She was the founding programming director at the Chrysler Museum’s Perry Glass Studio and co-founder of Norfolk’s NEON Festival. Kasic had already left an imprint in the local arts scene. The 24,000-square-foot museum had been made possible by a donation of funds and art valued at $37 million from local philanthropists Richard and Carolyn Barry.Ĭharlotte Potter Kasic, who had joined the museum in January as manager of education and engagement, was named interim director. Page was an internationally renowned expert in glass sculpture and decorative arts when she came to Norfolk in 2017 to run the Barry museum which opened the following year. Holly Koons, the former executive director of the Arlington Arts Center, was named the director of the CNU center in October.
The $60-million facility will house the school’s Department of Fine Arts and Art History, studio and gallery spaces and a new auditorium. Torggler Fine Arts Center, which is scheduled to open in the spring at Christopher Newport University. Its programming will be merged into the Mary M. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center will close at the end of the year after 58 years. “There were lots of turns and dead ends and we want you to see where you need to go and how large the facility is so there’s just no confusion in your mind.” (Amelia Heymann / Virginia Gazette) Closing of the Peninsula Fine Arts Center after nearly 60 years Hurst, vice president for museums, preservation and historic resources. “The way the building was originally designed it could be confusing for guests,” said Ronald L.
Vistas throughout the museum have been opened up so guests will be able to see all the way through the new galleries.
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