The Dalles Art Center Board has hired Sally Johnson as its Interim Executive Director.  In a statement by the board, they say Johnson will help advance the strategic plan initiated by the board and help prepare the organization for a permanent Executive Director.  Johnson comes to The Dalles Arts Center with over 12 years of experience managing programs, teams, and departments at for-profit and non-profit organizations. Most recently, she was the Director of Business Development for the non-profit organization, Oxbow Farm & Conservation in Carnation, Washington.  Board member Philip Mascher says Johnson brings experience scaling non-profits with diversified financial plans that include grants, donations and other revenue generating programs.  She also has a background as a visual artist and musician.  Johnson will be at the opening gala for the Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour show on April 6^th at 5 p.m.  The Art Center says it is in reach of meeting its fundraising goal of $3,500 in committed monthly donations.