The Longmont Museum has announced that the former Curator of History, Erik Mason, will take the lead as its new director. Mason has worked with the Museum for the past 27 years.
“I have been a part of the Museum as it has grown from a small, converted warehouse to the beautiful 30,000 square foot facility we enjoy now,” said Mason in an official announcement. “It is such an honor to now take on this new role as the director as we plan for an exciting expansion.”
Mason holds an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the State University of New York at Oneonta. In 2020 he wrote a comprehensive book about the history of the region entitled, “Longmont: The First 150 Years.” Mason was chosen from a pool of more than 100 applicants after serving as the interim director since April, he started his new role on July 24.
“I am excited to help the Museum continue its tradition of excellence and community engagement, bringing in a variety of high-quality exhibitions and programs for all ages,” Mason said. "I'm incredibly grateful to have such a talented team to make an even better Longmont Museum a reality.”
The Museum’s current special exhibition, agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land, is a collaborative, contemporary art exhibit that paired more than 15 artists with Boulder County farmers to create new, site-specific visual works inspired by farming and the natural world. The Museum also houses programs such as summer camps, adult art classes, school tours and the early childhood program Discovery Days.
The Museum recently announced an $8 million capital campaign, kicking off with a groundbreaking on Sept. 15. The campaign will fund a comprehensive expansion, including a complete renovation of the outdoor courtyard and a dedicated children’s gallery. The expansion will double the size of the existing gallery space, among other enhancements.
