MYRTLE BEACH, SC.- The Board of Trustees of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum recently announced new officers for a term of office running through Feb. 2009. Peter Lecouras, Ph.D., was selected as chairman, following three years as a member of the Board. Lecouras teaches British and American literature, British romanticism, and literary theory at Coastal Carolina University.

As Board chair, he says he plans �to promote Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand as a singularly vibrant community where the arts enrich the lives of every resident and visitor.�

Mary Jo Rogers, a senior vice president at South Atlantic Bank, assumes the position of Vice Chairman. Appointed as Secretary is Hatton Gravely, Events and Promotions Manager at Brandon Advertising. Jim Watson, retired senior vice president at Carolina First Bank, continues as Treasurer, a post which he has held for three years. The Art Museum celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007.