Blog Category: Will Work for Art

"Will Work for Art" takes you behind the scenes to meet the people who make the Fine Arts Museums work. This week we meet Patty Lacson, the Director of Facilities. Originally from Flushing, MI, Patty has been with the Museums for nineteen years.

What do you do here at the Museums?

I’m the Director of Facilities. I am responsible for the upkeep of the de Young and Legion buildings. I also oversee the Facility Rental Department and café operations and provide logistical support to all museum departments. I try to keep all operational aspects of the Museums running smoothly.

"Will Work for Art" takes you behind the scenes to meet the people who make the Fine Arts Museums work. This week we take you into the tech shop, where preparator Paul Palacios installs the art that makes the galleries and exhibitions you see possible! Originally from Texas, Paul has been with the Museums for almost thirteen years, minus the two he spent working at the Asian Art Museum during the construction of the new de Young.