The Louisiana Museum Foundation had much to talk about — and celebrate — at its Annual Meeting on May 23.
The gathering was a way for the foundation to thank donors and members, as well as note the growing board, changes in foundation staff and upcoming events.
Speeches were made by foundation President Ben Dupuy, Louisiana State Museum Curator of Visual Arts Cybele Gontar, Educational Director Sara Lowenburg and foundation Executive Director Kristin C. Shannon, who marked her first year in the role.
“In my first year as the new executive director, I’m humbled and grateful for the supportive membership community of this organization, as well as the leadership and support of our board President Ben Dupuy. This is an incredible board of directors, and we all whole heartedly believe in our mission to provide fundraising support to enable the Louisiana State Museum to provide stellar exhibits and educational programming to Louisiana residents and visitors,” Shannon said, who added there was much excitement for “Hunt Slonem: A Retrospective,” opening at the foundation’s Founders Ball V on Nov. 17. Gontar is the head curator for the exhibition, which is on view through Sept. 30, 2024 at The Cabildo.
The party, which was at Brennan’s, wasn’t all about official business, as guests were also enjoyed delicacies such as hand passed-crawfish cakes, crispy boudin balls, spinach and truffle grilled cheese, Jackson salad, seared Gulf fish Nancy and praline bread pudding.
Aulston Taylor, Benjamin A. Dupuy, Kristin C. Shannon, Mariah Bencik, Jeremy C. Corkern
Jane Scott Hodges, Martine Chaisson Linares, Sweet Dupuy
Mary L. Cavanaugh, Renee F. Carrere, Marjorie A. McKeithen
Eugene A. Priestley, Murray A. Calhoun, Tommy Westervelt
Lloyd Shields, Laura Shields
