EL SEGUNDO HERALD September 3, 2015 Page 3 Museum Educator from front page the coffee, shrugging my shoulders, saying I wasn’t sure yet. “I did volunteer work with youth at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum at Cornell University in Ithaca. Teaching them made a light bulb go off. I found GWU’s program. It all made sense then—art, kids, museums. I knew ‘This is my calling—educate through art!’” While living in D.C., Chelsea became an Interpretive Ranger at a National Park Service Historic Site, the Frederick Douglass House on Cedar Hill in the Anacostia neighborhood. She guided children through the mansion, in which “Working among those ancient artifacts, the beauty of that villa above the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, now that is a career goal.” 90 percent of the objects belonged to the famed abolitionist. In that interpretive art space, combining history and art was a learning experience for all who entered. Also, a neighborhood charter school, where she was an assistant teacher, utilized Chelsea’s knowledge of the Douglass House to create a course about his legacy. Working at Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery as a Staff Educator, Chelsea taught art history through portraiture. Her time in D.C. was interrupted when an opportunity at The Getty Villa presented itself. “I applied and a seven-hour phone interview with the Education staff led to being hired,” said Chelsea. “Working among those ancient artifacts, the beauty of that villa above the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, now that is a career goal,” she laughed. Chelsea’s communication skills make it easy to understand getting the job without meeting her. Her extensive knowledge of art and history and her unique, charming way, sharing that knowledge, kept her at The Villa for three years, before a layoff of those in the Education and Visitor Services included 33 other people during an economic downturn. “I learned so much about communicating art at The Villa, presenting artwork with the right words to draw people in to its significance. A curator at The Villa talked to me for 90 minutes about one vase! Incredible learning lesson that was,” she shared. In 2013, a former coworker who lived in El Segundo recommended Chelsea to two collectors planning a new art experience in a town near LAX. The place was not built yet. She had never heard of the town. El Segundo? Where is that? She was hired by Brian and Eva Sweeney to be a Museum Educator for their dream project. Originally called “El Segundo Museum of Art,” ESMoA was created to showcase the private, extensive, eclectic collection owned by the Sweeneys, publicly sharing art in a space created and designed by Eva, an architect. The shared passion for art with Chelsea Hogan caused her to be hired on the spot. “My job at ESMoA is a passion fulfilled. ESMoA is more specifically an art laboratory. We bring art to children and adults in experiences that change lives,” Chelsea explained. “We are open on weekends to share art with the public, but our main focus is creating programs that educate youth in the ‘classroom’ that is ESMoA. I helped create the school programs, with the other Education Specialists, and school children come to learn art at ESMoA. “We make the art accessible to them. We create excitement. They come back with their families on weekends. To be successful we had to know our audience, the families of El Segundo. I have become the ad hoc community liaison for ESMoA. ESMoA is in the Chamber of Commerce. I recently was appointed to that Executive Board. I am a member of Rotary Club which involves fundraising for youth programs. “As a new member of the El Segundo community in 2013, we had to learn fast about the town, the townspeople, and the audiences we were trying to reach. Now we take the art to classrooms and the children welcome me because they’ve come to ESMoA Family Days or other programs and they understand the experience. They are excited about art. “I am a Museum Educator! WOW! I took one art history class and now look at me,” she concluded with that infectious laugh. When Chelsea is not educating about art, she is utilizing her creative muscles as an Improvisational Actor with MIs (Mission Improvable): Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, where she resides and from where she biked to work in El Segundo for two years! She teaches a youth Improv class at El Segundo Recreation and Parks---ever the educator. “One thing I know—there is never a wrong answer. Know your audience. Listen to their question. Respond and make them feel understood! Art makes me feel great!!” • Police Reports Monday, August 24, 2015 One male adult was arrested at 0315 hours from Nash Street and Atwood Way for misdemeanor DUI with a BAC of .08% or above, driving with a suspended license, driving without an interlock ignition device and possession of drug paraphernalia An embezzlement report was taken at 0919 hours from the 1400 block of East Imperial Avenue. A known suspect embezzled currency from his employer A found property report was taken at 1906 hours from Hillcrest Street and Maple Avenue. A handicap placard was found at the location Two male adults were arrested at 2152 hours from Mariposa Avenue and Lairport Street for grand theft and possession of stolen property Tuesday, August 25, 2015 An online identity theft report was taken at 2033 hours on 08/24/15 from the 100 block of Whiting Street. Unknown suspect(s) opened several accounts using the victim’s personal information A grand theft report was taken at 0654 hours from the 1300 block of East Pine Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) removed tools from an unlocked tool box in the open truck bed of the victim’s truck A grand theft report was taken at 0709 hours from the 1200 block of East Pine Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) removed tools from an unlocked tool box in the open bed of the victim’s truck A traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 1205 hours at El Segundo Boulevard and Lomita Street, vehicle versus pedestrian A vehicle theft report was taken at 1148 hours from the 400 block of North Continental Boulevard. Taken was a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover One female adult was detained at 1551 hours from the 200 block of West Oak Avenue and transported to Harbor UCLA Medical Center for evaluation and treatment An online lost property report was taken at 1744 hours from Main Street and Grand Avenue. A drivers license was lost at the location One female adult was detained at 1740 hours from the 1400 block of East Imperial Avenue and transported to Harbor UCLA Medical Center for evaluation and treatment Wednesday, August 26, 2015 One female adult was arrested at 0234 hours from Main Street and Mariposa Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia One male adult was arrested at 0303 hours from Main Street and Mariposa Avenue for being under the influence of a controlled substance An auto theft report was taken at 0758 hours from the 1700 block of East Holly Avenue. Taken was a 1998 Ford Van with 3 ladders and approximately $30,000 in tools Burglary (residential) report was taken at 1140 hours from the 900 block of East Grand Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) used a pry tool to remove a coin box from a clothes dryer A petty theft report was taken at 1355 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. Miscellaneous merchandise was taken from a business A grand theft report was taken at 2037 hours from the 200 block of West Walnut Avenue. Taken were four Segways Thursday, August 27, 2015 Missing persons report was taken at 0935 hours from the 400 block of West Oak Avenue. A juvenile was reported missing Burglary (commercial) report was taken at 1124 hours from the 1900 block of Hughes Way. Unknown suspect(s) took property from a locked storage unit Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at 1232 hours in the intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue, vehicle versus vehicle Hit and run occurred at 1256 hours in the 300 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle versus parked vehicle Found property report was taken at 1200 hours in the 400 block of Sheldon Street. A computer was found Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 1524 hours in the 200 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle versus tree One male adult was arrested at 1627 hours from Standard Street and Grand Avenue for identity theft, uttering a forged check and two LASD misdemeanor warrants Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at 1838 hours in the 300 block of Richmond Street, vehicle versus vehicle Petty theft report was taken at 2019 hours from the 300 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Pregnancy test kits were taken Friday, August 28, 2015 One male adult was arrested at 0249 hours from the 100 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard for misdemeanor DUI with BAC of 0.08% or above One male adult and one female adult were arrested at 0626 hours from Douglas Street Chelsea Hogan, museum educator at ESMoA, with a group of children. Photo by Nancy Peters. See Police Reports, page 13
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