The Center for Maine Contemporary Art has hired Elaine Ng as director of development. Her primary responsibility will be to lead fundraising efforts for the organization.

Ng has served as managing director of the Gotham Chamber Opera in New York City. She also served as director of development and external relations for Studio Art Centers International at the Institute of International Education. Ng earned a master of business administration and a Master of Arts in arts administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

For information about the Center from Maine Contemporary Art visit www.cmcanow.org or call 236-2875.