People on the Move: New RISD Museum Director, Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman and More
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People on the Move: New RISD Museum Director, Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman and More
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The RISD Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Tsugumi Maki as its director effective October 10. Maki, who brings 25 years of experience in the museum field, is currently the chief exhibitions and collections officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
“We look forward with great excitement to working with incoming RISD Museum Director Tsugumi Maki. We believe her experience, creativity and dedication to learning make her a perfect fit to carry on the great work of the museum, while at the same time preparing us for the urgencies of the future. On behalf of the museum and all its supporters, we welcome Tsugumi to the RISD Museum family!” —Bob DiMuccio, chair of the RISD Museum Board of Governors
As chief exhibitions and collections officer at SFMOMA, Maki oversees exhibitions, collection and design programs contributing to the museum’s continued status as a global leader in the art world. During her tenure she has successfully overhauled SFMOMA’s exhibitions development strategy, resulting in captivating and groundbreaking art experiences for visitors. She has also played a crucial role in revamping the accession process, ensuring the careful and thoughtful growth of SFMOMA’s collection. One of Maki’s primary focuses has been fostering collaboration, creativity and growth within her division, creating a positive and inclusive work culture that values and supports the professional growth of the entire team.
“I am thrilled to welcome Tsugumi to RISD as our next museum director. During our search process, I was struck by her expertise, her inclusive and collaborative leadership style and her deep knowledge and experience at institutions we admire. In addition to extensive experience in the museum field, Tsugumi brings an artist’s eye to her work and a deep appreciation for makers that will be an added benefit to the RISD Museum.” —RISD President Crystal Williams
Prior to joining SFMOMA, Maki served as chief operating officer at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, where she focused on strengthening the museum’s institutional infrastructure. She also was associate director of operations and collections management at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College, overseeing all collections and operational activities. Previous to Wellesley, Maki spent nearly 20 years at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, most recently serving as the head of gallery planning. While at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Maki played a key role in developing major expansion projects such as the Art of the Americas Wing and the Linde Family Wing galleries.
Maki holds an MFA from Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and a BS in Cinema & Photography from Ithaca College. Her global perspective and widespread respect within the industry further bolster her invaluable contributions to the field.
“I am honored to step into the role of director at the RISD Museum, a place teeming with creativity and talent. Our shared goal is to continuously challenge conventional museum experiences, fostering a space where visitors not only observe art, but actively engage with it. I am excited to collaborate with the incredible RISD team and explore innovative pathways that amplify creativity, inspire learning, and nurture an even more inclusive and vibrant community.” —Tsugumi Maki, incoming director of the RISD Museum
Maki is taking the helm at the RISD Museum at a crucial moment in which art, design and creative thinking are ascending as essential tools for shaping more livable futures. RISD is an institution that bears the responsibility to nurture and develop a burgeoning generation of thoughtful, empathetic, inspired future leaders. As such, RISD is committed to confronting complex issues, developing and socializing new ideas and cultivating multi-polar canons that de-center Europe and the United States, and to creating a more just, fair and sustainable society. As the RISD Museum’s director, Maki joins RISD’s institutional commitment to confront racism and other injustices in their many forms, and will lead the museum in fulfilling its mission to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret works of art and design representing diverse cultures, overseeing the growth and evolution of the museum’s collection. She will also lead and support an active exhibition and public programming schedule of the highest quality that seeks to offer an expanded view of artists, making and history, embracing the RISD Museum’s potential in unifying our community and enacting positive change.
Maki succeeds Sarah Ganz Blythe, who has served as the museum’s interim director since December 2020. Ganz Blythe joined the RISD Museum in 2009 as director of education and in 2014 became deputy director for exhibitions, education and programs, a role she has continued to hold as interim director and will return to upon Maki’s arrival.
Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP Names New Partner
Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Enriquez has joined the firm as a partner.
Mr. Enriquez will continue his estate planning practice, counseling clients regarding wealth succession planning, estate tax limitation and asset protection. In addition, Mr. Enriquez will continue his practice in estate and trust administration, including probate practice, will contests, estate tax issues and representation of trustees and other fiduciaries.
Mr. Enriquez has been a featured speaker on estate planning and business law issues at business associations, community groups, and educational events. He is also a past member of the Ethics Committee of the Boston Bar Association.
Prior to joining the firm he was a partner in the Providence office of a national law firm.
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Antone Franco has been named vice president, branch manager at the Tiverton branch located at 614 Main Road. He is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development.
Prior to joining BankNewport, Franco was branch manager at Santander Bank in Middletown, Rhode Island. He was formerly in the same position at Citizens Bank in Fall River, Massachusetts.
He is a resident of Dartmouth, Massachusetts.