North Cook News

Lisa Corrin, the Ellen Philips Katz Executive Director of The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University, has announced the addition of Tara Peters and Kim Vigue to the museum's Board of Advisors. Both appointees bring significant experience in arts and public service, which aligns with the museum's mission to promote interdisciplinary inquiry.

The Block Museum's Board of Advisors supports the museum's strategic goals, including collection development, audience engagement, and educational programming. Board members also advocate for the museum through ambassadorship, philanthropy, and mentorship for Northwestern students.

"We are delighted to have Tara and Kim join our Board of Advisors," said Corrin. "Tara, a university trustee, brings a lifelong commitment to visual arts and a deep connection to Northwestern, while Kim’s background in advocating for the health and education of Native communities will expand the perspectives and dialogues we foster at The Block. Their combined experience will be invaluable as we continue to shape the museum’s future."

Tara Peters is a visual artist based in New York. Her work includes abstract and representational oil paintings as well as collage using literary text and her own writing. She has been featured in exhibitions worldwide. Peters holds a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University's School of Communication with double majors in painting and theatre. She serves as a University trustee and was part of the School of Communication National Advisory Council from 2017 to 2021.

Kim Vigue is the executive director of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois. With over two decades of experience advocating for Native American communities' health and education, she founded Wolf River Consulting Group. Vigue has worked with tribal organizations, federal agencies, and nonprofits on initiatives aimed at improving Native children's well-being. Previously serving as communications director at the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education, she managed strategies for its schools nationwide. An enrolled member of the Oneida Nation and descendant of the Menominee Tribe, Vigue holds an MS in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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