A new face will now be part of the team at a regional museum.
Old Independence Regional Museum’s (OIRM) board of directors has announced Mandi Curtwright is the new executive director of OIRM.
Curtwright (pictured above in a White River Now file photo) joins the museum with a background in public relations, management, grant writing, and nonprofit management. Curtwright joins current staff, Terri Crawford, humanities educator, and Laura Reed, office manager.
“I understand the history of our area and its importance to the citizens,” Curtwright said. “I’m excited to take on this role. It’s an opportunity for me to continue the momentum at the museum. I’m optimistic and looking forward to where the journey leads.”
Curtwright has been involved in various fundraisers benefitting OIRM. She has also been a supporter of the museum’s mission and events. Curtwright has also led educational events at the state level pertaining to historic preservation and has advocated on behalf of historic property owners.
Curtwright was honored as one of the ”20 to Watch” in 2013 by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and a “Spirit of Independence” award from the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2021, and was honored as a Distinguished Alumni for “Community Service” by her alma mater.
Curtwright has lived in Independence County her entire life. She graduated from Midland High School in Pleasant Plains in 2005. She married Adam Curtwright in 2006 and moved to Batesville while they were attending the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. The Curtwrights have three children.
OIRM members are invited to a Members Mingle at the Museum on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to meet and welcome the new director.
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