Newport Art Museum - Executive Director

The Newport Art Museum (NAM), a historically significant cultural institution in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks an experienced, visionary, and community-focused Executive Director to lead the museum into its next era of growth and relevance. Since its founding in 1912 as the Art Association of Newport, NAM has transformed into a museum that fosters artistic excellence and cultural enrichment through exhibitions, education, and public programs. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Museum maintains a strong foundation with an annual operating budget of approximately $1.8 million, a $7.8 million endowment, and a collection of over 3,000 works of art. The Museum is operated by a dedicated professional staff of eighteen and an eighteen-member Board of Trustees. Salary range $135,000 - $165,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by May 23, 2025 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. Visit www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.