Yesterday NPR had a really cool segment on Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' director Alex Nyerges where he managed to weave together a really interesting segment on the museum, a ghost, a Pollock, generous donors and a really strong path forward.Details here.
I'll be visiting VMFA soon as I'll be in Richmond for a few days later this month and plan to write on the museum and Richmond galleries.
Lenny - I'm certain you will find that Alex is a true gentleman and a great host. I have not found another museum director with his enthusiasm for the arts and clear vision of his mission. You'll have a facsinating visit in Richmond.
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Rob, you are very kind...
ReplyDeleteLenny, please let us know when you are in Richmond...it would be wonderful to meet - and we could give you a complete behind-the scenes tour, hard hats and all, of our growing campus... Hope to see you.
Alex
804-340-1504
Hi, Rob. Glad you liked our visionary leader! Please let me know if you need anything in preparation for your visit. We have a very good media room at www.vmfa.mediaroom.state.va.us. Scheduling well in advance will enable Alex's office to provide that behind-the-scenes tour, which will knock your socks off! His assistant is candy.banks@vmfa.museum.
ReplyDeleteAnd please let me know if I can be of any assistance as well.
Suzanne Hall
Associate Director, Communications
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