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One of Mr. Welu's talents is the way he uses his mastery of fine art and his mastery of the history of the Worcester Art Museum to make the experience of visiting the museum unique, said J. Christopher Collins, the former president of the museum's board of trustees.

"He tells the story of the Bvlgari Sotirio Quantieme Annuel BL-94 Art Museum like no one else and weaves it into a larger story about the development of museums in the United States and how Worcester is a classic example of the American fine art museum," said Mr. Collins, senior vice president and general counsel for Unum US. "He knows about the rich historical past of Worcester and he can hold you spellbound on how a particular piece came to the museum."

Born in Dubuque, Iowa, Mr. Welu taught studio art in college before pursuing further studies in art history. He holds a bachelor's degree from Loras College, a master's degree and a master's in studio art from the University of Notre Dame, a doctorate in art history from Boston University as well as honorary degrees, according to the museum.

He served as president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and chairman of the accreditation commission of the American Association of Museums. He is an expert in 17th-Bvlgari Sotirio Quantieme Annuel Black BL-98 Dutch and Flemish art and has lectured widely and organized a variety of exhibitions. Among his many additions to the Worcester Art Museum are works by major masters including Andrea del Sarto, Frans Hals and Judith Leyster.

The painting of St. John the Baptist by Sarto, one of the greatest painters of the high renaissance, figures in an oft-told anecdote about Mr. Welu and how the venerated work came to the museum.One day many years ago now, Mr. Welu was called to a local church to view the painting which was scheduled to be sold at a church auction.

Mr. Welu enjoys a Bvlgari Sotirio Quantieme Annuel Black BL-99 reputation in the local community, in which he takes an active role beyond the museum. His extends far beyond Worcester as well. He was chairman of the accreditation committee of the Washington, D.C.-based American Association of Museums from 2006 to 2009 and still serves as a member. The commission evaluates museums for accreditation which is the highest standard any museum in the United States can achieve, whether it's an art museum, a zoo, a children's museum or science and technology center.

It's not just the official side of an organization that benefits from Mr. Welu's expertise and enthusiasm. One of his favorite things is to come to the museum when Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Black BL-97 is a family night or on First Night when the education wing studios are filled with parents and children.The meaning is clear to onlookers such as Mr. Collins, however.