HRM Appoints Jon Graves to Assistant Director, Development
YONKERS, NY, October 7, 2024—The Hudson River Museum is excited to welcome Jon Graves as our new Assistant Director of Development. With extensive experience in both nonprofit and commercial sectors, Jon most recently served as Executive Director of The Pacific Art League in Palo Alto, California, where he increased development revenue by 50% over three years, while bringing people together. His background includes leadership roles at The Economist, Bloomberg Media, and Gartner, as well as CEO positions at various conference companies, informing his ability to manage complex projects.
At the HRM, Jon will implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy, oversee major gift initiatives including the Fund for HRM, and enhance membership engagement. He will lead the Development Team in managing annual fundraising, strategic grants and partnerships, events, and planned giving.
“We are thrilled to have Jon join our senior team,” said Masha Turchinsky, HRM Director and CEO. “His diverse experience and commitment to community engagement will be invaluable as we continue to advance HRM’s continued growth, community connections, and sustainability.”
“What especially appealed to me about the Hudson River Museum was its unique combination of art, science, and history and the dedicated work to make the Museum a place for community,” stated Jon Graves. “My non-profit career has focused on making cultural access available to all, so I look forward to combining that experience with my business background to build on the HRM’s mission and success.”
Originally from Devon, England, Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Humanities from the University of Wales. A Westchester resident, he is passionate about museums, art, film, cycling, and the environment.
Press contacts:
Jeana Wunderlich
jwunderlich@hrm.org
(914) 963-4550 x240
Samantha Hoover
shoover@hrm.org
(914) 963-4550 x216
Image: Jon Graves in No Bodies: Clothing as Disruptor.
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The Hudson River Museum is a preeminent cultural institution in Westchester County and the New York metropolitan area. The Museum is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers, New York, with a mission to engage, inspire, and connect diverse communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history.
The HRM offers engaging experiences for every age and interest, with an ever-evolving collection of American art and dynamic exhibitions that range from notable nineteenth-century paintings to contemporary art installations. The campus, which recently expanded to include a West Wing with exhibition galleries and sweeping views of the Hudson River, features Glenview, an 1877 house on the National Register of Historic Places; a state-of-the-art planetarium; an environmental teaching gallery; and an outdoor amphitheater. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting these multidisciplinary offerings, which are complemented by an array of public programs that encourage creative expression, collaboration, and artistic and scientific discovery. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), an honor awarded to only 3% of museums nationwide.
Hours and Admission: The Hudson River Museum is open to the public Wednesday–Friday, from 12–5pm, and Saturday–Sunday, from 11am–5pm. On Free First Fridays, the Museum is open and free of charge on the first Friday of the month, from 5–8pm. Learn more and purchase tickets at hrm.org/visit.
General Admission: Adults $13; Youth (3–18) $8; Seniors (65+) $9; Students (with valid ID) $9; Veterans $9; Children (under 3) FREE; Members FREE; Museums for All* $2, *SNAP/EBT card with photo ID (up to 4 people). Planetarium tickets: Adults $7; Youth (3–18) $5; Seniors (65+) $6; Students (with valid ID) $6; Veterans $6; Children (under 3) Free. Glenview tours: Adults $7; Youth (3–18) $5; Seniors (65+) $6; Students (with valid ID) $6; Veterans $6; Children (under 3) Free. The Museum is accessible by Metro-North (Hudson Line—Yonkers and Glenview stations), by Bee-Line Bus Route #1, by car, and by bike. If you plan on taking Metro-North Railroad to Glenwood Station and want to leave your car behind, you can save on discounted round-trip rail fare and discounted admission by getting an MTA Away package. Learn more here.
