Sara Bourke has been appointed as the new Museum Director of Carl Eldh Studio Museum. Sara comes closest from Bukowskis where she has been working as the PR & Brand Director since 2017. She will take on office March 1, 2023.
– It is with great commitment and enthusiasm that I take on the task of manage and develop Carl Eldh Studio Museum, this gem in Stockholms cultural life. It is a unique studio museum with most of Carl Eldh’s production that I look forward to making even more visible to both Swedish and international visitors. The museums vision to be a destination for contemporary art and Carl Eldh’s work will continue as well as new programs and curatorial collaborations, in order to broaden the perspectives and open the museum to more artistic expressions, says Sara Bourke.
At Bukowskis, Sara has initiated and carried out exhibitions, collaborations and public talks with artists, professors, writers, musicians and gallerists. Previous experience from the communications agency Patriksson Group includes several exhibition projects and close collaborations with, among others Prins Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, Sven-Harry’s Art Museum, Skissernas Museum and Market Art Fair. Sara has been a member of the board at Millesgården and has also been on the board of Carl Eldhs Studio Museum.
– The assignment includes managing and developing exhibitions and programs, attract new target groups and strengthen the economy. The required in addition to a strong interest in art, both entrepreneurial spirit and a developed sense of communication and business to achieve the museum’s ambitious goals. Sara’s broad experience from different business areas is of great value and we are very happy to welcome Sara as the new Museum Director, says Eva Schöld, Chairman of the Board.
Contact:
Eva Schöld, Chairman of the Board
076 145 04 57
Sara Bourke, takes office on 1 March
073 940 08 26