Larry Wright has been named managing director of the Bellevue Arts Museum. An Eastside native, Wright joins BAM with more than 15 years of non-profit leadership experience. He will start Oct. 3.

Most recently Wright was the CEO of the National Mentoring Partnership in Washington, D.C. There, he was responsible for the oversight of the organization, which delivers services to more than 5,000 member organizations across the country. During his tenure, the organization doubled its support from corporations.

Before joining the National Mentoring Partnership, Wright was the Executive Director of their regional affiliate, Washington State Mentors.

At BAM, Wright will serve as the Museum’s co-leader in partnership with Director of Curatorial Affairs/Artistic Director Stefano Catalani.