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Newsom Appoints Former AGCC Director of Visual Arts to CAAM

Isabelle Lutterodt, 46, of Los Angeles, has been appointed deputy director for development and chief curator at the California African American Museum. 

Lutterodt has been art center director III at the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs since 2015. She was director of visual arts at Angels Gate Cultural Center from 2010 to 2015. She held several positions at the University of San Diego, University Art Gallery from 2007 to 2012, including exhibition manager and exhibition coordinator. She earned a master of arts degree in art museums and gallery studies from the University of Leicester and a master of fine arts degree in photography and media from the California Institute of the Arts. 

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $128,400. Lutterodt is registered without party preference.

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