Background
Mayo, Marti was born on October 17, 1945 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Robert J. and Kathryn Ann (Kearns) Kirkwood.
Mayo, Marti was born on October 17, 1945 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Robert J. and Kathryn Ann (Kearns) Kirkwood.
Bachelor, American University, 1970. Master of Fine Arts, American University, 1974.
Assistant director Jefferson Place Gallery, Washington, 1973-1974. Coordinator exhibitions Corcoran Gallery Art, 1974-1980. Curator Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, 1980-1986.
Director, chief curator Contemporary Arts Museum, 1994—2007, consultant, since 2007. Director Blaffer Gallery University, 1986—1994. Member review panel, Institute Museum & Library.
Services; panelist National Endowment for Arts, Texas Commission on Arts. Board directors Houston Museum District Association, vice president 1998-1999, president 2001-2002. Board trustees American Federation Arts, Association Art Museum Directors.
Vice president Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County. Member American Association Museum, College Art Association.
Married Edward K. Mayo, May 13, 1974 (divorced 1983). 1 child, Nesta.