Palm Springs Art Museum recently announced that Michael Hinkle has been appointed Director of Philanthropy, effective immediately. In this newly created position, the longtime Museum employee will oversee all of the institution’s membership efforts and related events and programs.
“I’ve been enamored with the Palm Springs Art Museum since my first visit with my third-grade class,” says Hinkle, a Coachella Valley native. “That initial experience inspired a lifelong passion for the arts, so I’m thrilled to be engaging a new generation of art-loving philanthropists, who grasp the crucial role that the Museum plays in this community.”
From 2015-16, Hinkle was part of the team that helped develop the Museum’s Strategic Plan: Vision 20/20. With the plan’s goals and strategic initiatives in mind, Hinkle looks to put the visitor at the center of the museum experience. “Helping to create positive experiences for our members, visitors, and the community, at all our Palm Springs Art Museum locations, is a key goal and focus of my work,” says Hinkle.
A graduate of Indio High School, Hinkle went on to earn a Certificate in Fine and Decorative Arts Appraisals from New York University, and a Bachelor of Science degree, Business from University of Phoenix. After working for private collectors in Los Angeles for 14 years, Michael moved his family back to the desert. He began his career at the Museum in 2012 and most recently held the title of Managing Director of the Museum’s Architecture and Design Center.
“Michael is an incredible asset to the Museum and has worn many hats over the years, from public relations to generating new membership,” said Jeb Bonner, Palm Springs Art Museum Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer. “In this new role, he will help ensure a prosperous future for the Museum while further establishing it as the Coachella Valley’s cultural hub.”
For information about Palm Springs Art Museum locations, hours, admission prices, membership opportunities and ongoing exhibitions, please visit psmuseum.org or call (760) 322-4800.
About Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley and includes three locations in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The flagship building, located in downtown Palm Springs, features compelling art exhibitions, a vast permanent collection, and the Annenberg Theater, all in a 150,000 square foot, architecturally-significant building. Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, features exhibitions and programming that explore the rich topics of architecture and design. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert is an 8,400 square foot, Silver LEED-certified building named The Galen featuring rotating exhibitions and special collections. The Galen is surrounded by the four-acre Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. Admission to the Palm Desert location is free, generously underwritten by Helene V. Galen.
