Gibbes Museum’s Executive Announces Retirement
Angela Mack, the longtime executive director at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, has announced her retirement slated for October 2025. This news ending her noteworthy 16-year tenure as the director of the leading Charleston art institution.
Rich Legacy at Gibbes Museum
Mack first joined the Gibbes Museum staff in 1981 and has served in various roles including associate curator, chief curator, and eventually CEO in 2023. Over the years, she has organized or overseen more than 300 exhibitions, contributing to the growth and prestige of the museum and the Charleston art scene.
She also has the remarkable achievement of acquiring high-value works from distinguished artists such as Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Kara Walker, and Fred Wilson for the museum’s collection.
Mack’s Influence and Contribution
“Her curatorial contributions, visionary organizational leadership, and successful fundraising have sustained and enriched the Gibbes. They’ve brought a global perspective to Charleston while also showcasing the city’s significant contribution to the world through art,” said Gibbes Board Chairman Spencer Lynch.
During Mack’s leadership, the museum undertook a $17.5 million building renovation project and completed a successful $14.5 million capital campaign. The museum’s endowment also doubled through legacy gifts under her watch.
Succession Plan
Following this announcement, plans are now in motion to find a successor for the high-ranking role. Gibbes Museum officials have expressed their intention to launch a national search for their next CEO.
Other Recent Highlights from Charleston
In other news around Charleston:
- Dominion Energy has outlined a $60M plan to bury power lines on Sullivan’s Island, aimed at protecting the town’s infrastructure and its trees.
- The MOJA Arts Festival has announced plans to expand its 2024 literary program to continue educating the community on Black culture and history.
- Circuit Court Judge Jocelyn Newman, the lone Black candidate for a seat on the S.C. Supreme Court, has withdrawn her candidacy. This will leave the high court all-White, following the upcoming retirement of Chief Justice Don Beatty.
- Charleston International Airport officials have reported that the Memorial Day travel period this year has set a new record, showing a 27% increase compared to last year’s numbers.
Further details of these stories will be covered by HERE News Network in upcoming reports.
