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Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation names new executive director

January 11, 2022
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BLACKSBURG, VA – Kate Skelly has accepted the position of executive director for the  Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation (BMCF).

Jim Rakes, president of the museum’s board of directors, Board of  Directors, said, “We are excited to have such an accomplished museum professional as Kate. Her experience and leadership will keep BMCF moving forward with innovative programs that  capture and present Blacksburg history and culture.

“Skelly has over 15 years of experience working in museum environments. She has developed a  broad range of museum programs using traditional and modern technologies and state-of-the art presentation strategies,” Rakes said.

“Kate will be responsible for programming at both of the BMCF sites, the Alexander Black House on Draper Road and St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall on Gilbert  Street,” Rakes said. “She has expertise in communicating and promoting museum and cultural events as well  as broad experience in fostering community engagement and museum leadership.”

 “I am so happy to have the opportunity to lead the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural  Foundation,” Skelly said. “Given we have two such diverse venues, there is no limit to the ways we can  exhibit and educate. Blacksburg’s history and culture environments are so deep and rich. I am  especially enthusiastic about continuing the traditions of the BMCF by introducing new lecture series,  exhibitions, oral histories, and historic tours.” 

Skelly began work on Jan. 4, 2022. Her office is in the Alexander Black House where the  exhibition “Women of Blacksburg” will open in February.

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