Having served as an executive manager for more than 30 years, Dan Finley has overseen the operations of several public programs and institutions such as the Milwaukee Public Museum. Dan Finley is currently the executive director of the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, California.The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center was created to celebrate diversity and culture within the community. The museum hosts special cultural events like the Royal Mother’s Day Tea and the Annual Trash ARTist Challenge in addition to exhibits such as Master Craft: The Art of Woodworking and the History of Anaheim exhibit.One of the permanent exhibits at the Muzeo Museum, the History of Anaheim is displayed in the Carnegie Library building. It includes artifacts and collections from the early days of Anaheim. The exhibit also showcases historical artifacts from locations like Anaheim Stadium and Disneyland, along with collections from some of the city founders.
As executive director of the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, California, Dan Finley leads an institution that serves a community purpose. One of the annual offerings of the museum Dan Finley guides is the TrashARTist Sustainable Art Challenge. This highly anticipated event has a focus on zero-waste recycling and encourages students to recycle materials they find around them.Open to students in the 3rd through 12th grades, the event requires supervision by an adult advisor or educator. Another key requirement is that the works be composed of more than half recycled materials. With submission deadlines at the end of the year, winners are honored at an awards ceremony and expo in early April. A public exhibition of noteworthy artwork by participants is also held at the same time. Reflecting the sustained success of the TrashARTist challenge, the Muzeo Museum recently initiated a Wearable TrashARTist Challenge for college students. To learn more about the event and apply online visit www.muzeo.org.
