Director's Message

From the Director

 

After serving as Director of Laumeier Sculpture Park for seven years, Glen Gentele has accepted an appointment as President & CEO of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.  Gentele began his new position in Oklahoma City on January 1 and succeeds longtime director Carolyn Hill who retired at the end of 2008.

 

“I extend my sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors of Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis County Parks, the University of Missouri – St. Louis, and the community for their support,” Gentele said. “Laumeier Sculpture Park is a jewel within the cultural landscape of St. Louis and it has been a privilege to be a part of this institution’s dynamic community. I look forward to Laumeier’s future success.”

The Laumeier Sculpture Park Board’s Search Committee, headed by Chairman John Wuest is conducting a search for a new Director.  Until then, Laumeier is being led by Interim Director Marie Oberkirsch.  She can be reached at 314-821-1209 x13 or
via e-mail.