THE WITTE & A PIONEER ARTIST

Marise McDermott, Witte Museum President Emeritus, has more than thirty years experience in the cultural arts, most recently as President and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Under McDermott’s tenure as CEO, the museum published numerous award-winning books on Texas history, art, and culture. McDermott served on the American Alliance of Museum Accreditation Commission, including as Chair. Among other awards, McDermott was honored as the Jack Notes Outstanding Service Award from the Texas Association of Museums and also as the Liberal Arts Alumni of the Year from Texas State University where she earned her MFA in Writing. McDermott was a journalist in her first professional decade, including as editor of the Texas Humanist, a publication of Humanities Texas. She is presenting Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art With Watercolors.