LOUIS GRACHOS BECOMES DIRECTOR OF AMOA-ARTHOUSE

The Austin Museum of Art Arthouse (AMOA-Arthouse) announced that Louis Grachos has been named its executive director. Grachos is currently the director of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. Michael Klein, chairman of the AMOA-Arthouse board of trustees, said of the appointment, “We are thrilled to have Louis Grachos on board to lead the museum during this very important time in its history. He comes with an outstanding reputation in the art world and extensive relationships with artists, collectors, and museum colleagues. He has a wealth of knowledge and a history of creating exciting exhibitions and programs. I know Louis will be a great asset to the Austin arts community.” Grachos has previously worked as the director of SITE Santa Fe, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego, and as both the interim director and curator of exhibitions at the Center for the Fine Arts in Miami.