Christy MacLear, new head of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has named Christy MacLear, former executive director of the Philip Johnson Glass House, to head the late painter’s foundation. The appointment was confirmed by David White, the foundation’s vice-president.

[UPDATE: MacLear has been appointed executive director of the Rauschenberg Foundation. Christopher Rauschenberg, the artist's son, is the foundation's president and chairman.]

MacLear resigned her position at the Glass House earlier this week, according to sources. She oversaw the public launch of Johnson’s transparent New Canaan, Connecticut, architectural landmark in 2007. The Glass House is owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 47-acre property, with 14 structures, is maintained with a $1.9 million annual budget.

MacLear’s prior work experience includes positions as manager of strategy for the Walt Disney Company’s project called Celebration and director of the Museum Campus project in Chicago.

Rauschenberg died in May 2008. His estate is represented by Gagosian Gallery. A fall exhibition is planned.

The foundation had assets of $15.9 million as of the fiscal year 2008-2009, according to tax filings.