Crystal Bridges hires history, culture expert
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007
BENTON COUNTY - A native Arkansan and accomplished heritage and cultural resources expert is joining the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Dr. Sarah Brown, a Lyon College alumna and former Batesville resident, has been hired as an assistant curator. Brown, who has more than 25 years of experience, will report to Christopher Crosman, the museum's chief curator. She officially begins her duties this week.
Brown comes to Crystal Bridges most recently from the St. Croix Landmarks Society in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands, where she served as the chief operating officer of the society.
"Dr. Brown brings a strong historical and regional perspective to our team that will help us as we develop the Arkansas heritage and culture aspects of our collection," Crosman said. "We're pleased to have her expertise and look forward to her contributions as we bring this unique project to life."
Prior to her work at the St. Croix Landmarks Society, Brown was in Savannah, Ga., where she served in a number of capacities, including curator for the Andrew Low House; president of Heritage Works Inc., a historic and cultural resources consulting company; and assistant professor of history at Armstrong State College.
"I'm proud to be part of something as significant as Crystal Bridges, which will certainly have a national impact, but importantly will also make a major contribution to the state," Brown said. "I've spent nearly all my adult life studying and educating others about preserving history, art and culture. Now, I have an opportunity to bring all those interests together into one position in Arkansas."
Brown holds a doctorate in American civilization and a Master of Arts degree in American civilization / historic preservation from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in communications from Lyon College.
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