Looking ahead, I am particularly excited about the opportunities that lie before us. The museum’s upcoming 150th anniversary in 2028 presents a chance to honor our storied history while envisioning a bold and dynamic future. With Brooke’s leadership, CMA is charting an exciting path forward—one that balances our commitment to preserving the past, with a dedication to innovating for the future. I am particularly excited about our renewed dedication to further activating our second campus, the Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti. Following an intentional pause to reassess how best to utilize this space, we are reimagining The Pizzuti as a dynamic complement to our Broad Street location. Here, we will continue to experiment, innovate, and push boundaries—engaging with art and audiences in bold and transformative ways. On Broad Street, we look forward to entering our tenth anniversary year of the Walter Wing, a transformative investment that radically improved the scale and quality of our exhibitions program and our visitor experience. Indeed, it is difficult now to imagine CMA without it. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our success this year. It has been an honor to serve as President of the Board and to witness the extraordinary ways in which art, and CMA, bring our community together. As this vibrant city continues to attract new residents, CMA will remain a vital cultural cornerstone, helping to define what it means to live, create, and connect in Columbus. The next decade will be the most pivotal in our history: a chance to energize residents’ quality of life, to grow as a top destination for skilled workers, and to become a model “city of the future.” To realize this dream—to fulfill Columbus’ true potential—we must invest now in art, culture, creativity, connection, and belonging. Please join me in continuing to support Columbus Museum of Art, led by Brooke and incoming President Seanna Walter, as CMA serves a central and essential role in this effort.
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Letter from the Board President
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
As I reflect on my final year as President of the Board of Trustees, I am proud of all that the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) has accomplished and the steps we have taken to prepare the museum for its next chapter. Thanks to the leadership of our Executive Director and CEO, Brooke A. Minto, the dedication of the museum’s exceptional staff, and our very generous donors and supporters, CMA increasingly serves as a hub for creativity and cultural dialogue within our community. CMA is not just a place to experience art, but a partner in shaping the cultural fabric of our region. As a trustee, I have always been inspired by the deep connections our museum fosters— between individuals and the works of art they encounter, between Columbus and the world, and among our many dedicated supporters. Columbus’ renaissance is today. Our city’s best days are ahead of us. To become a “city of the future,” we must invest in a museum for the future, and much of the work that Brooke, her team, and our generous supporters have accomplished in the last several years is aimed at meeting this challenge.
BOARD OFFICERS Brooke A. Minto, Executive Director & CEO Pete Scantland, President Seanna Connor Walter, Vice President James Ferguson II, Vice President Elizabeth Crane, Secretary Ewout Leeuwenburg, Treasurer Stephen S. Wittmann, Immediate Past President
NATIONAL TRUSTEES Non-voting members Lesley F. Blanchard Paula Brothers DeeDee Glimcher Wil Haygood
Mary G. Kidder Jason Schoen Jeanie Schottenstein Barbara Siemer V. George Vollmer
TRUSTEES Russell P. Austin John C. Beeler Sheryl Brown
HONORARY TRUSTEES Non-voting members John Bevilacqua Jeffrey W. Edwards Steve English Bebe Finn Joy Gonsiorowski Ann S. Hoaglin Wayne P. Lawson †
Jeffery D. Chaddock Michael B. Coleman Robert S. Copeland Michael A. Edwards Sarah Kay Alexa Konstantinos Lee M. Lochtefeld Sandra R. López Carol Manley R. Brian Moore Shannon Morgan Michael Petrecca Dara A. Pizzuti Nikia Reveal David R. Schooler Kara Siak George A. Skestos Jonna Twigg
Michael D. Martz Floradelle A. Pfahl Ronald A. Pizzuti Doug Preisse Sarah Ross Soter John C. Vorys Peggy M. Walter Arlene Weiss
Larry J. Young Lisa P. Young Sarah Ziegler
† In memorium
Warmly,
Pete Scantland President, Board of Trustees
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