Addition of Lele Barnett, Vittorio Gallo, Lynne Graybeal, Daria Supp, Brandon Vaughan, and Mark Washington Reflects Broader Dedication to Seattle’s Cultural Leadership
SEATTLE, WA
April 11, 2024
The Board of Trustees at the Frye Art Museum is pleased to welcome six new members: Lele Barnett, Vittorio Gallo, Lynne Graybeal, Daria Supp, Brandon Vaughan, and Mark Washington. They join current members Gail Goralski, Jennifer Potter, and Stuart Williams, expanding the number of trustees from six in the previous class to nine.
The new appointments emphasize a commitment at the leadership level to elevate expertise in the cultural sphere and creative economy parallel to asset management. Board President Stuart Williams states, “I'm thrilled to welcome this group of individuals to the board. Each new member is dedicated to advancing the Frye's mission as a free art museum and brings skill sets that will aid us in shaping the museum into a more inclusive and dynamic community hub. We look forward to working alongside the Frye’s talented staff to ensure that our visitors continue to have free access to exceptional and enriching exhibitions and programs, and to find new ways to connect local artists with impactful opportunities.”
Executive Director Jamilee Lacy adds, “This is a transformative shift for the museum. The collective energy and experience of this extraordinary group of individuals will enable the Frye to connect Seattle to new cultural networks and dialogues on a national scale.”
About the New Board Members
Lele Barnett is an art advisor, curator, and producer based in Seattle with over 20 years of experience in the art world. She works with Meta Reality Labs and other corporate and private clients. Notably, Lele has spearheaded creative initiatives for the Starbucks Art Collection, Microsoft Art Collection, and the Washington State Arts Commission. She was also co-founder of McLeod Residence: a home for extraordinary living through art, technology, and collaboration. Lele has curated independent exhibitions for Wing Luke Museum, Forest For The Trees, Bumbershoot Festival, and the Washington State Convention Center. Her forthcoming exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum, Finding Home: The Chinese American West, will run from May 2024 to September 2027.
Dr. Vittorio Gallo is the Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, also serving on the institution's Executive Leadership Team. With an extensive background in Biochemistry and Neurobiology, he has played a pivotal role in various institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Gallo, who joined Seattle Children's in September 2023, not only leads in his scientific endeavors but also actively engages with the local art scene. He is passionate about mentoring, collecting art, and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Seattle by bringing younger artists into the community.
Lynne Graybeal is a Partner in Perkins Coie’s Intellectual Property Group and Chair of the firm’s Arts & Entertainment practice. Lynne’s legal practice focuses on art-related transactions and collection management issues, entertainment-related transactions, and protection and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights in the U.S. and internationally. Lynne is a long-time member of Perkins Coie’s Seattle Art Collection Committee. She is also active in the Seattle arts community; in addition to serving on the Frye Art Museum Board, she serves on the Board of the Henry Gallery Association and on the Board of Trustees of Pacific Northwest Ballet where she is currently the Board President.
Daria Supp is the founder of Zoetrope Architecture Studio, a design and architecture firm in Seattle. Over her more than 20 years of experience, she has led a variety of projects spanning from residential to commercial, and everything in between. Daria is also an artist, formerly represented by Pelavin Gallery in New York City. Born in Washington, Daria has called Seattle home for most of her life. When not in the Pacific Northwest, she has spent time as a resident in New York, Philadelphia, and London.
Brandon Vaughan is the global director of public relations at Slalom Consulting. There, he oversees the company’s global storytelling strategy across 43 markets in seven countries. He has extensive experience in communications, brand management and marketing from top tech and consumer brands, including Microsoft, T-Mobile, and OfferUp. In addition to the Frye Art Museum, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Seattle Art Museum and Lakeside School and volunteers his time as a communications expert. He is also a Founding Member of the Black Trustee Alliance for Art Museums.
Mark Washington, an Executive Vice President at CBRE, brings over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate. A leader in investment sales, Mark is actively involved in initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Serving on the boards of nonprofits like Construction for Change and KairosPDX, Mark is also an adjunct professor at the University of Washington, contributing to the growth of future industry professionals. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Morehouse College, and a CFA from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. As an African American male raised in a single-family home, Mark is passionate about changing the way the Black community is perceived, treated, and systemically oppressed.
About the Frye Art Museum
Founded in 1952, the Frye is Seattle’s only free art museum, bringing together art and new ideas within a stunning Olson Sundberg Kundig-designed building in historic First Hill. A founding collection of turn-of-the-century oil paintings is bolstered by a wide range of modern and contemporary art holdings, reflecting our region's evolving identity and a commitment to exploring the art of our time. Learn more at fryemuseum.org.