Executive Director

The Bronx Museum of the Arts (The Bronx Museum) invites a dynamic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a transformative opportunity to shape the future of a storied and influential contemporary arts institution dedicated to elevating emerging artists from marginalized communities and diversifying the accepted canon since its founding in 1971.

The Bronx Museum has become a key cultural and civic hub in the Bronx, connecting local and global visitors, residents, and artists through its distinct permanent collection, groundbreaking exhibitions, and educational programs. As a reflection of the city’s energy and complexity, the Museum is more than a venue—it’s a crossroads of creativity and community.

As the Museum prepares to unveil its highly anticipated multi-story expansion, the incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to lead during a pivotal chapter in its history. In its next phase, The Bronx Museum is poised to grow as a platform for innovative exhibitions, a trusted community partner, a source of pride, and a thriving hub for education and artistic collaboration.

The Executive Director will embody The Bronx Museum’s passion for fostering artistic discovery, cultural dialogue, and community engagement. With a strong vision and collaborative spirit, they will steer the Museum toward new heights while honoring its rich legacy.

The Bronx Museum has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in identifying its next Executive Director. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed as outlined at the end of this document.

This is a permanent, full-time position in New York City with a targeted starting salary range of $250,000–$280,000.

Confidential inquiries, nominations/referrals, and resumes/curriculum vitae can be sent electronically and in confidence below. 

Sarah James and Rebecca Swartz are leading this search with Quizayra Gonzalez. 

The Bronx Museum is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. As an institution, we appreciate and leverage our broad and distinct differences, and involve and reflect the communities we serve, align our policies, practices, and resources that eliminate barriers so that people of all races, cultures, socioeconomic status, and perspectives have genuine opportunities to contribute and thrive; and create an environment in which everyone feels valued and respected.