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Visual Arts Center board makes Sandra Moon permanent executive director

Visual Arts Center Executive Director Sandra Moon
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Visual Arts Center
Visual Arts Center Executive Director Sandra Moon.

Sandra Moon has been serving since January as interim executive director of the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. The center’s board of directors has voted unanimously to make that appointment permanent.

“In just a few short months, Sandra has demonstrated exceptional leadership, clarity of vision, and a strong connection to our mission,” said board president Rose Askew-Hergenham.

Moon’s leadership experience in nonprofit management and cultural programming together with her previous work with museums, arts organizations, and community initiatives made her an indispensable part of the Visual Arts Center’s future.

 

Aerial View of Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda
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Visual Arts Center
The Visual Arts Center is a cornerstone of cultural life in the Punta Gorda region.

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As Executive Director, Moon will continue to oversee the center’s strategic direction, curatorial programming, and community partnerships.

Under Moon’s guidance, the Visual Arts Center has already launched several initiatives focused on artist support, public engagement, and educational outreach.

“I’m honored to continue leading the Visual Arts Center at such an exciting moment,” said Moon. “The arts play a vital role in shaping vibrant, inclusive communities. I look forward to expanding access, elevating diverse voices, and building on the center’s legacy of creativity and excellence.”

The Visual Arts Center remains a cornerstone of cultural life in the region, offering exhibitions, classes, and events that engage thousands of residents and visitors each year.

 

The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda.
WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
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WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall
The Visual Arts Center offers exhibitions, classes, and events that engage thousands of residents and visitors each year.

For more on the Visual Arts Center, read “Punta Gorda’s Visual Arts Center a vibrant community gathering space.”

Support for WGCU’s arts & culture reporting comes from the Estate of Myra Janco Daniels, the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation, and Naomi Bloom in loving memory of her husband, Ron Wallace.

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