(Los Angeles, March 24, 2011)—The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Gabriela Garza, an avid museum philanthropist and collector of contemporary and modern art; Viveca Paulin-Ferrell, an experienced art auctioneer who has presided over numerous benefit auctions in the last 15 years; and Elaine Wynn, Director of Wynn Resorts, and education advocate. “We are so pleased to have Gabriela, Viveca, and Elaine as Trustees. Their leadership and experience will be invaluable as the museum continues to broaden its audience, and establishes itself as a destination for visitors locally and from across the world,” said LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director Michael Govan. “It’s inspiring to gain new board members who dedicate themselves to bettering the future of museums and education. Co-chair Terry Semel and I look forward to working with Elaine, Viveca, and Gabriela,” said LACMA Board Co-Chair Andy Gordon. Gabriela Garza Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and educated in Mexico, Italy, and France, Garza has a vast appreciation for museums around the world. She sponsored the Magritte exhibition at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Mexico City (2010), supports Art Crush at the Aspen Art Museum, and is a patron of the Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City. She is also involved with the American Friends of the Louvre, Boston Fine Arts Museum, and the De Young Museum of San Francisco. Both she and her husband supported the 2008 installation of LACMA’s preColumbian galleries, designed by artist Jorge Pardo. The Garzas have five children and have residences in Aspen and Miami, and a primary residence in Mexico. Elaine Wynn Having served as Director of Wynn Resorts since 2000, Wynn has helped guide the company’s expansion from the opening of Wynn Las Vegas in April 2005 and Wynn Macau in September 2006 to the unveiling of Encore in December 2008. Wynn serves broad leadership roles. She is a past member of the Executive Board of the Consortium of Policy Research in Education, and she chaired the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation for eight years. She serves on the boards of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Library of Congress Trust Fund. She was recently awarded one of seven National Promise of America Founder’s Awards for improving children’s lives at a ceremony at the White House. Viveca Paulin-Ferrell Viveca Paulin-Ferrell is an active member of the Los Angeles art community. She is a leading independent auctioneer with over fifteen years of experience for clients including Bonhams and Butterfields, Los Angeles Modern Auctions, and Santa Monica Auctions. Nationally she has conducted auctions for numerous organizations including the Napa Valley Wine Auction, the Tiger Woods Foundation, the Japanese American National Museum, Cancer For College, the Swedish School of Los Angeles, Focus on Aids, Israel Cancer Research Foundation, Zimmer Childrens Museum, and the National Organization for Women, to name a few. She received her training as an auctioneer at Butterfield & Butterfield while working in the California and American Paintings Department. Paulin-Ferrell has a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Pomona College in Claremont, California. She and husband, Will Ferrell, are active members of LACMA’s Director’s Circle; Collectors Committee; Decorative Arts and Design Council; Prints and Drawings Council; and Modern and Contemporary Art Council. PaulinFerrell co-chaired the Director’s Circle’s 2010 California Modern Design fundraising event at Rudolf Schindler’s Buck House, and is chairing this year’s Collectors Committee Auction in April. They are avid collectors of 2 contemporary prints and modern design, and have built relationships with experts in these fields nationally. They are also supporters of the Hammer Museum, MOCA, and the MAK Center. They have three sons and reside in Los Angeles. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2010-11 William H. Ahmanson Wallis Annenberg Frank E. Baxter Willow Bay Colleen Bell Dr. Rebecka Belldegrun Nicolas Berggruen David C. Bohnett Suzanne Deal Booth Brigitte Bren Eva Chow Ann Colgin Kelly Day Joshua S. Friedman Camilla Chandler Frost Gabriela Garza Andrew Gordon Tom Gores Brian Grazer Ghada Irani Victoria Jackson Suzanne Kayne Robert A. Kotick Robert Looker Michael Lynton Robert F. Maguire III Jamie McCourt Richard Merkin, M.D. Wendy Stark Morrissey Jane Nathanson Peter Norton Geoffrey Palmer Viveca Paulin-Ferrell Anthony N. Pritzker Janet Dreisen Rappaport Mrs. Stewart Resnick Tony Ressler Edward P. Roski, Jr. Steven F. Roth Carole Bayer Sager Terry Semel Florence Sloan Eric Smidt Michael G. Smooke Barbra Streisand Sandra W. Terner Steve Tisch Casey Wasserman Elaine Wynn Dasha Zhukova LIFE TRUSTEES Daniel N. Belin Mrs. Lionel Bell Donald L. Bren Eli Broad Robert A. Day Julian Ganz, Jr. Mrs. Dwight M. Kendall Eric Lidow William A. Mingst Mrs. Lillian Apodaca Weiner Walter L. Weisman 3 About LACMA Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography-and represent Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today, the museum features particularly strong collections of Asian, Latin American, European, and American art, as well as a contemporary museum on its campus. With this expanded space for contemporary art, innovative collaborations with artists, and an ongoing Transformation project, LACMA is creating a truly modern lens through which to view its rich encyclopedic collection. Location and Contact: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036 | 323 857-6000 | lacma.org Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: noon-8 pm; Friday: noon-9 pm; Saturday, Sunday: 11 am-8 pm; closed Wednesday General Admission: Adults: $15; students 18+ with ID and senior citizens 62+: $10 Free General Admission: Members; children 17 and under; after 5 pm weekdays for L.A. County residents; second Tuesday of every month; Target Free Holiday Mondays Press Contact: For additional information, contact the LACMA Communications Department at [email protected] or 323 857-6522. # # # 4