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MAIN NUMBER / BUSINESS OFFICE 901-761-5250

MUSEUM STORE 901-761-5252

MEMBERSHIP To join the Dixon or for information regarding your membership, call 761-5250 ext. 125

FACILITY RENTAL To find out more about facility rental for weddings, meetings, receptions, and more, please call 901-761-5250 or email Barbara Buchanan at bbuchanan@dixon.org

MEDIA INQUIRIES Contact Chantal Drake cdrake@dixon.org  or 901-312-1252

TOURS To schedule a tour, contact Lindsay Ocal at lmocal@dixon.org 901-761-5250 ext 102

STAFF

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Kevin Sharp, Director, ext. 106
ksharp@dixon.org

Nancy Trenthem, Executive Assistant, ext. 142
ntrenthem@dixon.org

 

ACCOUNTING

Gail Hopper, Controller, ext. 110
ghopper@dixon.org

Glenn Overall, Bookkeeper, ext. 122
goverall@dixon.org

 

CURATORIAL

Julie Pierotti, Associate Curator, ext. 133
jpierotti@dixon.org

Neil O’Brien, Registrar, ext. 119
nobrien@dixon.org

Kristen Kimberling, Assistant Registrar, ext. 145
kkimberling@dixon.org

Laura Gray Teekell, Research Assistant, ext. 149

 

DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP

Susan Johnson, Director of Development, ext 105
sjohnson@dixon.org

Sarah Lorenz, Donor Development/Young At Art Coordinator, ext 103
slorenz@dixon.org

Karen Strachan, Development Officer, ext 125
Kim Giewont, Membership Coordinator, ext 124

 

GARDENS

Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture, ext 113
dskaggs@dixon.org

Jesse Howley, Manager of Grounds Horticulture, ext 148
jhowley@dixon.org

Kennon Hampton, Gardens Administrative Assistant, ext 147
khampton@dixon.org

Celia Chastain, Floriculturist

Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden/Greenhouse Manager
Norma Montesi, Gardens Education
Amy Berthoux, Gardens Education

 

EDUCATION

Margarita Sandino, Curator of Education, ext 104
msandino@dixon.org

Linley Schmidt, Adult Program Coordinator, 120
lschmidt@dixon.org

Erica McCarrens, Children’s Programs Coordinator, ext 116
emcarrens@dixon.org

Bryony Petch, Art to Grow Outreach Instructor, ext. 143
bpetch@dixon.org

 

COMMUNICATIONS


Chantal Drake, Director of Communications, ext 108
cdrake@dixon.org

Carolyn Fly, Communications Associate, ext 118

cfly@dixon.org

Terri Jones, Graphic Designer, ext 144
tjones@dixon.org

 

OPERATIONS AND VISITOR SERVICES

Juliana Bjorklund, Director of Operations, ext 121
juliana@dixon.org

Robert Jones, Facilities Supervisor, ext 117
rjones@dixon.org

Lindsay Ocal, Visitor Engagement, 102
lmocal@dixon.org

Melissa Bosdorf, Gallery Secretary/Receptionist, ext 100
mbosdorf@dixon.org

Jenny Duggan, Visitor Services/Manager on Duty, ext 109
jduggan@dixon.org

Barbara Buchanan, Visitor Services/Facility Use, ext 127
bbuchanan@dixon.org

Jeff Goggans, Preparator/Weekend Manager on Duty, 131
jgoggans@dixon.org

 

MUSEUM STORE

Nancy Robertson, Store Manager, ext 129
nrobertson@dixon.org

James Lenis,Museum Store Assistant Manager, ext 129
jlenis@dixon.org

VOLUNTEER

There are numerous exciting volunteer opportunities at the Dixon. We have a number of events throughout the year that need your helping hands. Call the volunteer office at (901)761-5250 ext.103 for detailed information. Volunteer opportunities for museum members and non-members include participating as an exhibition greeter, supporting our education programs, helping at evening events, and offering assistance during special events.

Docent Program
Become a dynamic member of the Dixon's volunteer base and learn more about art at the same time. Contact Linley Schmidt at 901-761-5250, ext. 120, to lead exhibition tours as a member of our docent program.

Exhibition Greeters & Special Event Assitance
Energetic volunteers are needed to greet and assist guests for weekend shifts. Please contact Maggie Murff at (901) 312-1241.

Gardens Volunteer Assist the horticultural staff by helping them keep the gardens beautiful. Please contact Dale Skaggs for more information at dskaggs@dixon.org or 901-761-5250.

RIGHTS & REPRODUCTION

For rights and reproduction requests, contact Kristen Kimberling

APPRAISALS AND CONSERVATION

Appraisals
The Dixon is unable to appraise artworks. For assistance with finding an appraiser, please contact:

American Society of Appraisers
555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
Herndon, Va. 20170
Tel: 800.272.8258 or 703.478.2228
Fax: 703.742.8471
E-mail: asainfo@appraisers.org
Web site: http://www.appraisers.org/

International Society of Appraisers
230 E. Ohio St. Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312.224.2567
Fax: 312.644.8557
E-mail: mailto:isa@isa-appraisers.org?subject=Appraisal
Web site: http://www.isa-appraisers.org/

Conservation
For assistance in finding a conservator, please contact:

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
1156 15th St. NW Suite 320
Washington D.C. 20005-1714
Tel: 202.452.9545
E-mail: info@aic-faic.org
Web site: aic.stanford.edu