Museums not only provide centers for cultural enrichment, but
they also have the capacity to build wealth for their local
economies. Hear the directors of four of the country’s most
influential art museums discuss the way in which their institution
shapes and is shaped by the city around them. The forum will be moderated by Eugenie Birch, Co-director of Penn IUR.
Speakers:
James Cuno
President and Eloise W. Martin Director
The Art Institute of Chicago
Bonnie Pitman
Eugene McDermott Director
Dallas Museum of Art
Timothy Rub
George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Michael E. Shapiro
Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr. Director
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
RSVP by September 8th to penniur@pobox.upenn.edu.
Please visit www.upenn.edu/penniur for more events and
information.
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