Meet the Museum Staff

Laurie Rossbach, Art Studio Manager

Even in a staff full of creative people, Laurie stands out. Originally from New Orleans, before Laurie came to the museum she worked as a textile designer, sculptor, and as an art teacher in a private school. After visiting the museum in its old location with her (then infant) son she fell in love with the museum and knew she wanted to work here. We agree: it’s a perfect match. Laurie’s creativity and artistic skill now touch all aspects of the museum.

Laurie is our Art Studio Manager, working from her office within the Art Studio on the second floor. In addition to keeping that popular exhibit space running, she teaches classes, leads programs, and even works a bit behind the scenes on the occasional exhibit. (Recently, she helped create the new Windows to the Past: A Stitch in Time exhibit on the first floor.) She loves helping to plan and execute our theme days and Adult Swim events, and particularly enjoys getting to transform our Celebrations Room into temporary exhibits, most recently turning it into a jungle maze during the summer and a black-lit “Glow Zone” for Halloween. Laurie tells us that she loves sharing art and creativity with the public and “collaborating with a team that are some of the kindest, most fun and quirky people you will ever meet.”

Outside of the museum, you can often find Laurie, along with a few other museum co-workers, performing with Forward! Marching Band. She also enjoys Medieval reenactment and cosplay. When you see Laurie in the Art Studio, ask her about her latest creation; she constantly makes crafts, miniatures, puppets, and large scale sculptures.

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