Barbara Vogelstein Joins National Museum of Wildlife Art Advisory Board

April 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Jackson Hole, Wyoming — The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is pleased to announce the addition of Barbara Vogelstein to its National Advisory Board (NAB).  Of Vogelstein, an investment professional with a long history of philanthropy, Museum President & CEO, James C. McNutt, Ph.D., says, “Barbara Vogelstein will be an excellent NAB member with her knowledge of finance as well as art.”

Ms. Vogelstein has nearly 25 years’ experience in the private equity industry, having been an associate and then partner of Warburg, Pincus from 1976 to 1992 and a partner of Apax Partners & Co. Ventures in London from 1992 to 2000.  She is currently involved in a number of charitable activities, including serving on the Boards of Directors/Trustees of Vassar College, the Brooklyn Museum, the School of American Ballet and Third Way.  She is also the Chairman and Founder of ShareGift USA, an organization that collects odd lot shareholdings, then aggregates and sells them to benefit charities.  Vogelstein is a graduate of Vassar College and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

About the National Museum of Wildlife Art:
With an internationally acclaimed collection of over 5,000 cataloged items, the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, serves to enrich and inspire public appreciation of fine art, wildlife, and humanity’s relationship with nature.  The stunning building overlooks the 25,000-acre National Elk Refuge and is en route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.  There is a seamless connection between the Museum, its mission, subject matter, and wilderness location.  The Greater Yellowstone Region is one of the few remaining areas of the United States where native wildlife still roams abundantly and free.

The Museum offers an exciting calendar of exhibitions from the permanent collection and changing exhibitions from around the globe.  Museum visitors enjoy 14 distinctive galleries, Museum Shop, Rising Sage Café, Children’s Discovery Gallery, Library, and unique programming for all ages.  A complete schedule of exhibitions, programming, and special events are online at WildlifeArt.org.

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Distinguished by its mission and stunning location overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art enriches and inspires public appreciation of fine art, wildlife, and humanity’s relationship with nature.