Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton officially retired from her position Friday. To celebrate Hamilton’s many contributions to the arts organization as well as to the community, a farewell reception was held Friday night at Fuller Lodge. The event was catered by Blue Window Bistro. As a goodbye gift, the arts council presented Hamilton with a signed photograph of Fuller Lodge. In addition to saying goodbye to Hamilton, the community had the opportunity to meet new Executive Director Patrick Neher. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Clockwise from left, Los Alamos Arts Council board members Carol Fleming, Lori Dauelsberg, Alina Deshapande and Shashi Charles enjoy the festivities Friday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Local musician Kay Newnam, left, says goodbye to Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton during a reception Friday at Fuller Lodge. Hamilton is retiring after 16 years of service. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Members of the community pack into Fuller Lodge to say goodbye to Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton Friday. Shown here is new Executive Director Patrick Neher, kneeling, mingling with the public. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The community enjoys the festivities Friday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com