Gibbes Museum of Art announces new hires

Katie Borges, Special Events Manager

Katie Borges coordinates the rentals at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Whether the venue is rented for a wedding, a corporate event, or a non-profit gala, she works with the clients, planners, and vendors, from the initial walkthrough, to the event itself, making sure that everything goes smoothly. Katie was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston, where she studied Art History. After graduating, she moved to New York where she worked in public relations for a lifestyle firm. She has since moved back home to Charleston and combined her love for both art and events in her current role.

Erin Nathanson, Contemporary Initiatives and Visitor Engagement Consultant

Erin Nathanson is an innovative and collaborative arts professional with expertise in the art of curating and the direction of special projects. With over a decade of experience, Erin’s projects have actualized many artists’ work in the world and captured international media attention including Artforum, Hyperallergic, The Wall Street Journal, Playboy, American Photo Mag, Artsy, Artnet News and more. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in arts management in 2007, coordinated the City Gallery at Waterfront Park for five years, created the foundation for ArtFields in Lake City, South Carolina, and founded The Southern in 2015; a contemporary art gallery dealing in recent works by artists connected to the American South.

Erin’s role with the Gibbes Museum of Art focuses on contemporary initiatives and visitor engagement that support artists in the Southeastern region to include the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, the Visiting Artist program, and product development for the Museum Store.

Tommy Sanders, Membership and Development Coordinator

Tommy Sanders specializes in member relations and non-profit fundraising. He is a Charleston native and graduated from the College of Charleston in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Prior to coming on board with the Gibbes Museum of Art, Tommy worked as a news clerk for the Post and Courier.

Chase Quinn, Program and Tour Coordinator

A 2019 South Carolina Press Association award recipient, Chase Quinn is a writer, editor, public relations consultant and nonprofit program coordinator. At the Gibbes Museum of Art, Chase develops and supports museum education, events and visitor enhancement initiatives. Before relocating to Charleston in 2016, Chase lived in New York City and worked as Culture and Programs Associate at The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). He is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and studied at Boston University. His writing portfolio includes contributions to top literary and culture publications including Bon Appetit, Vanity Fair, HUFFPOST, Artforum, The Guardian US and Guernica.