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 board education.
MoCP’s curatorial staff and development manager work collaboratively with the council to provide unique programming opportunities connecting members to wider cultural experiences and partnerships around Chicago.


Museum Council Participation:
*Annual dues contribution of $275
*Assist in fundraising / friend-raising through the Fine Print Program
*Attend 3 annual meetings (September, December, & May)
*Promote events, exhibitions, and programs within professional and social networks *Attend or support DARKROOM, MoCP’s annual fundraising benefit, through ticket purchases or donations
*Be positive, informed, and enthusiastic advocates for MoCP
Museum Council Benefits:
*Invitations to exclusive curator-led tours, artist studio visits, and partnership programs
*Museum Council specific social events
*Discounts on MoCP publications
*Name recognition in MoCP annual report and on our website
Interested in becoming part of Museum Council? Contact Jaclyn Silverman at jsilverman@colum.edu or (312) 369-8651.
Museum Council Dues
Museum Council Members
KC Ahonen
Tapo Banerjee
Clarissa Bonet
Ashley Chappell
Barbara Ciurej
Kenn Cook, Jr.
Mary Farmilant
Doug Fogelson
Gregory Hoskins
Hillary Irene Johnson
Adama Ka
Kristie Kahns
Jasmine Kwong
Mary Ellen Murphy
Imran Nuri
Karl Oder
Colleen Plumb
Louisa Potthast
Ben Ramson
Tobi Shinobi
Matt Siber
Kate Hadley Toftness
Krista Wortendyke