PULLMAN, Wash. — Board members of the Friends of the Washington State University Museum of Art will begin a new program this year which will afford a student the rare opportunity to have a voice on the direction of the museum while getting class credit.
“It was important to the board to have student representation,” said Fritz Hughes, board president for Friends of the WSU Museum of Art. “The student who is selected to serve will have an equal voice in board discussions and in votes that decide important projects related to the promotion of the museum.”
Comprised of 12 members, the board was created in 1977 with the specific goal of supporting and promoting the Museum of Art. Established in 1974, the museum has received attention and accolades for attracting high-profile exhibits featuring the works of internationally known artists like Andy Warhol. The current exhibit (Aug. 20-Oct. 17) showcases 13 sculptures across the Pullman campus by Jim Dine and work from the Walla Walla Foundry.
“The Friends board has been a tremendous asset to the museum’s desire to engage with our community,” said Chris Bruce, director of the WSU Museum of Art. “The board is always looking for ways to attract more supporters and for ways to showcase the great exhibits.”
Students across campus will have an opportunity to apply for the board position. The student selected must enroll in FA 499 (fine arts undergraduate independent study) or FA 600 (fine arts graduate independent study) to receive credit for service. Applications are available in the museum office, located on the sixth floor of the Fine Arts Building, and will be accepted the week of Aug. 31. Interviews will begin Sept. 9.
