Parrish Art Museum Welcomes Melanie Wine Tolan as Director of Communications

WATER MILL, NY 11/22/2023—Parrish Art Museum Director Monica Ramirez-Montagut, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Melanie Wine Tolan as the Director of Donor and External Communications, and Branding, effective November 6, 2023. Tolan brings a significant amount of experience in the marketing, education, and communications arena and will help build an in-house communications team at the museum. 

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“When I met the leadership team at the Parrish and became more informed about the workbeing done to enhance arts education throughout the community, especially for those with limited access to the arts, I was incredibly enthused about the opportunity. The possibilities for the future of the Parrish are tremendous,” said Tolan. “With a refreshed vision and ongoing commitment to providing diverse audiences with access to excellence in the arts, architecture and creativity, it is an exciting time to join the Parrish. Not to mention the joy of being part of incredible experiences in the natural environment on the 14-acre campus every day.”

“There are many significant programs and projects ahead that will require strategic thinking and leadership in communications, marketing and branding and we are thrilled to have Melanie Wine Tolan join the dedicated team at the Parrish,” said Ramirez-Montagut. “Melanie will elevate awareness for the work being done by the talented leaders, artists, educators and partners with the Parrish. We are celebrating our 125th year and embarking on a new strategic plan, it’s an opportune time to have Melanie at the communications helm.” 

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Tolan, former Executive Vice President at Edelman, a New York City- and Chicago-headquartered global communications firm, has more than two decades of leadership in communications and brand strategy development. She joins the Parrish from Roanoke College, where she was a member of the senior leadership team and on the President’s Cabinet. At Roanoke College she led the team that introduced a new brand platform including a new logo, updated messaging and revamped website, celebrating a new era for the 181-year-old institution.

Tolan was selected after a comprehensive national search.

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Inspired by the natural setting and artistic life of Long Island’s East End, the Parrish Art Museum illuminates the creative process and how art and artists transform our experiences and understanding of the world and how we live in it. The Museum fosters connections among individuals, art, and artists through care and interpretation of the collection, presentation of exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, programs, and artists-in residence. The Parrish is a center for cultural engagement, an inspiration and destination for the region, the nation, and the world.

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Contact Information for Melanie Wine Tolan:

Melanie Wine Tolan

Director of Donor and External Communications, and Branding

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279 Montauk Highway | Water Mill, NY 11976

Phone : 631.283.2118 x 124

tolanm@parrishart.org

www.parrishart.org 

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