In July, Sarah J. Hall was sworn in as the new director of the Museum of Fine Arts – Washington County by Kevin Tucker, clerk of the court, Washington County. Background from left: Rebecca Massie Lane, retiring director; and past presidents: Lee Stine, Al Martin, Mary Helen Strauch, Bradley Pingrey, and Mrs. Theron Rinehart, representing her husband, Theron Rinehart. Photo submitted.
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A passion for art
New director views museums as ‘magical, extraordinary places’ written by LINDA HARKCOM Roger Fairbourn, president and member of the search There is a new leader at the helm of the Museum of Fine Arts — Washington County. Sarah Hall, formerly of Pittsburgh, stepped into the role of
committee for the museum’s board of trustees, said there were several qualified candidates, but Hall stood out. “Sarah brings a substantial skill set, as far as museum
director of the museum in Hagerstown’s City Park. Hall will
management. More than that, however, is her passion for art
be the museum’s 11th director since its opening in 1931.
and for the whole art museum experience,”Fairbourn said.
