Museum Director to Be Fêted

The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art celebrates Judy L. Larson, who retired following 17 prolific years as museum director, on Thursday, July 10, from 4-6 pm at the museum. 

The special celebration includes an exhibition featuring prominent objects from the collection acquired during Larson’s tenure. Major donors during Larson’s tenure included Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, Faith Mell Perry (‘62) and Dewayne Perry (‘62), the Arts Alliance of Ventura County, Keith Puccinelli, the Berkus Family, Arnoldand Marie Forde, Jere and Fima Lifshitz, and Steven Pattie (‘74).

Alumnus Chris Rupp (‘00), who has served as curator and collections manager since 2009, has been named the interim director of the museum.