Museum Council

Museum Council is MoCP’s growing auxiliary group of diverse professionals who share a passion for the medium of photography by taking active roles as museum-advocates within their individual networks to celebrate and support arts & culture through behind-the-scenes social, curatorial, and artist programs while gaining an introduction to institutional philanthropy.

MoCP’s professional staff work collaboratively with the council to provide unique programming opportunities connecting members to the museum’s patron network and cultural leaders.

MoCP – Darkroom Benefit 2024
Artruss Gallery talk with Patty Carroll, 2024

Museum Council Participation:

  • Fulfill annual dues as one time payment or monthly installments.
  • Friend-raise for all museum exhibitions, programs, and events.
  • Attend in DARKROOM Benefit Auction Party annual fundraiser.
  • Professionally and passionately represent MoCP as community advocates.

Museum Council Benefits:

  • Invitations to exclusive curator-led tours, artist studio visits, and partnership programs.
  • Partnership social events at local restaurants and bars.
  • 10% discounts on publications and fine prints.
  • Name recognition online and in annual report.

Interested in becoming part of Museum Council? Contact Jaclyn Silverman at jsilverman@colum.edu or (312) 369-8651.

Museum Council Members

Tapo Banerjee

Bryan Baumgarten

Elizabeth Bell

Clarissa Bonet

Katherine Spencer Carey

Ashley Chappell

Barbara Ciurej

Kenn Cook, Jr.

Mary Farmilant

Doug Fogelson

Gregory Hoskins

Hillary Irene Johnson

Kristie Kahns

Mary Ellen Murphy

Imran Nuri

Karl Oder

Colleen Plumb

Louisa Potthast

Ben Ramson

Tobi Shinobi

Kate Hadley Toftness

Krista Wortendyke