Greater Reston Arts Center Appoints New Executive Director and Curator

RESTON, VA — The Board of Directors for the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) has announced the appointment of Lily Siegel as their new executive director and curator, a position she will take over on Dec. 5.

Siegel is a University of California - San Diego graduate, and she received her master's degree in modern art history, theory and criticism from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, according to a statement from the Board.

Siegel moved from California to Washington, D.C. about a year ago. She's spent time at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, as well as the High Museum in Atlanta and then as the Associate Curator at The Contemporary Jewish Museum.

“Lily has already achieved a great deal in her young career, which speaks to her special talents,” said Robert Goudie, GRACE Board Chair, in the statement. “She brings outstanding academic achievement, a passion for contemporary art, a demonstrated ability to raise money for and manage significant projects, and a national perspective, relationships, and experiences. She’s exactly the right person to lead us forward in our determination to become an even more impactful presence in the metropolitan area’s visual arts landscape. We could not be more excited to have her assuming the leadership of the organization.”

Siegel said that she was "honored" by the opportunity, adding that GRACE "has a rich history in the community." She said that the arrival of Metrorail in Reston offers GRACE an opportunity expand and extend itself throughout the D.C. area.

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