Our Mission
The Druk Foundation for Art Preservation was established in 2014 as a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable entity in the USA. Its primary purpose is to support the preservation and conservation of Bhutan’s sacred arts and the activities of the Buddhist Art & Cultural Conservation Centre.
Towards this end, the Foundation will provide support for the training of monk conservators and equipment to support their work.
Our Board of Directors
The Druk Foundation for Art Preservation’s Board of Directors is represented by individuals who deeply care for the arts and culture of Bhutan, and are committed to fostering awareness of art conservation and its significance to the Bhutanese people.
David B. Franklin
Board Chair
Attorney admitted in California and Hawaii and Partner at VLP Law Group LLP.
San Rafael, CA
Susan Tai
Board Secretary
Elizabeth Atkins Curator of Asian Art, Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara, CA
Evelina J. Cichy
Board Treasurer
Vice President of Instruction (retired), Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
Ephraim “Eddie” Jose
Board Member and Founder
Renowned Thangka Conservator, Master Asian Art Conservator and Lecturer
Bellevue, WA
Marcos Roces
Board Member
Art Collector and Expert on Philippine Native Plants
Manila, Philippines
Grittip Sirirattumrong
Board Member
Architect, historic building conservator and President of Dearborn Street Design International Co., Ltd.
Bangkok, Thailand
Terese Tse Bartholomew
Board Member
Curator Emeritus, Himalayan Art and Chinese Decorative Arts, Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, CA