LAKELAND, Fla., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College (The AGB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura V. Putnam as its new Curator of Exhibitions. Putnam, who has served the Museum since 2013 and most recently held the role of Manager of Exhibitions and Adult Programs, brings more than a decade of museum experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a strong record of curatorial and programmatic success to her new position.
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