The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) has announced the addition of Briana H. Moncrief and Courtney Treut to its Board of Trustees.

Moncrief moved to Montecito in 2020. A graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography, she began her career as a graphic designer for renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, where she went on to create Chihuly Black.

Her experience in interior and graphic design led her to the Parsons School of Design in New York. She later worked with hospitality firm AvroKO, then served as creative director for experiential marketing agency Relevent.

“Today, she brings her sophisticated, creative vision to her work as the creator of Black + Steel Studio,” SBMA said.

“Treut brings experience from some of the world’s most influential contemporary art galleries,” SBMA said.

She most recently led the opening of Michael Werner Gallery in Beverly Hills, and previously served as senior director at Sean Kelly Gallery; director at Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles; and director at Anton Kern Gallery in New York.

Treut holds a B.A. in history of art & architecture from Boston University. She lives in Los Angeles and Montecito. She also serves on the committee for the Hammer Museum’s Kids Art Museum Project.

“We are honored to welcome Briana and Courtney to the Board of Trustees,” said Amada Cruz, Eichholz Foundation director. “Each brings a distinctive combination of creativity, leadership, and deep engagement with the arts.

“Their experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the museum’s role as a vibrant cultural resource for Santa Barbara and beyond.”