The Museum of Printing has named longtime volunteer Mindy Mitrano to the newly created role of museum manager.
The move is one of a series of actions by the Haverhill-based museum as it enters its next half century of telling the story of print and other forms of communications.
“Mindy has long been an active and valuable member of the Museum of Printing community,” said museum President Frank Romano, who helped to found the Museum and is one of the nation’s leading experts on printing and related topics. “She will help the Museum continue to grow and expand its important work.”
Mitrano, who also lives in Haverhill, began her association with the Museum in 2018 as librarian. Her other roles have included gift shop curation, event management and the monthly Book Arts Open Studio.
In addition to her work with the Museum, Mitrano is a professionally trained graphic designer with a foundation in fine arts. Originally from the Finger Lakes region of New York, she’s known locally as Mindy Paper. She teaches a variety of classes at her combination art studio and cookie bakery, often integrating watercolor, typography, cut paper manipulation, letterpress printing, paper-making or book binding.
In her new role as museum manager, Mitrano will oversee day-to-day operations. She will also coordinate the work of its dedicated core of volunteers as well as outreach to schools, nonprofits and others.