Scher was appointed Interim Executive Director in September 2023. Photo: Courtesy of the Bellevue Arts Museum.
BELLEVUE, WA.- The Bellevue Arts Museum announced that Kate Casprowiak Scher has stepped down as Executive Director effective December 31, 2024, marking the end of her impactful tenure during a pivotal period of transition for the museum. Scher’s leadership comes amidst decades of financial challenges that have tested the resilience of BAM and its community.
Scher was appointed Interim Executive Director in September 2023 following the unexpected resignation of then-Executive Director E. Michael Whittington. Coming to the role from the Board of Trustees, Scher brought a deep understanding of the museum’s mission and challenges. “When I was appointed interim ED, the financial position was so dire I thought we would close the museum within 6 weeks and that my job would be to do so with as much integrity and respect as possible.” Scher said, “Through a series of opportunities, we kept fighting to keep the museum open”…