Amon Carter Museum Names Robert Stein New Director

(MENAFN- USA Art News) The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth has appointed Robert Stein as its new executive director and CEO. Stein will begin his new role on November 9, succeeding Andrew J. Walker, who departed last August after 14 years.

Stein previously served as chief information officer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., since January 2023. In this role, he was instrumental in integrating advancements in artificial intelligence and data analytics into the museum's operational strategy. Stein stated via email that technology will have a“profound” impact on cultural institutions over the next decade. He added,“It's important that the Carter can leverage it successfully while maintaining firm ethical boundaries and centering humanity in our work.”

Mark Johnson, vice president of the Carter's board, highlighted Stein's selection due to his“understanding of what it takes to lead a complex, mission-driven institution.” While the museum did not disclose salary specifics, the job posting for the position of a“visionary leader” indicated a compensation range between $380,000 and $450,000.

Prior to his tenure at the National Gallery, Stein held leadership positions at several regional museums. He was deputy director and chief experience officer at the Milwaukee Art Museum from 2021 to 2022. From 2012 to 2019, he resided in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, serving as deputy director of the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) from 2012 to 2016. He then became a senior advisor at the National Center for Arts Research at Southern Methodist University until 2019, a period during which he also held the position of executive vice president of the American Alliance of Museums.

At the DMA and previously at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where he joined as chief information officer in 2006, Stein helped establish free admission policies, which significantly boosted attendance at both institutions. The Carter Museum, founded in 1961 with a mission of free access, is recognized for its American art collection. It has recently undergone a period of transformation, including reopening in 2019 after extensive renovations. The museum has also focused on representing diverse experiences by acquiring and exhibiting works by Indigenous, Black, and Hispanic artists.

Stein emphasized the growing importance of studying American art, stating,“Our nation is struggling to understand its identity in the world today.” He believes that pairing historical and contemporary works“creates meaningful opportunities for dialogue and new scholarship.”

Source: Artnet News

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