Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) Jon & Linda Ender Director and CEO, Norah Diedrich, steps down after leading the Museum since January 2023

Tucson, AZ – The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block announces the resignation of Norah Diedrich as the Jon and Linda Ender Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. TMA has named Christopher Gordon as Interim Director and CEO. Chris is TMA’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and has acted as TMA’s Interim Director and CEO previously.

The recent transition occurs at a time when TMA is enjoying a period of stability and great opportunity. All programming and operations of TMA are on track to move forward without delay in the interim.

The Board of Trustees has formed a search committee and will work diligently and expeditiously to find a successor to Ms. Diedrich.

Ms. Diedrich joined TMA in January 2023 and, during her tenure, TMA has enjoyed great progress in many areas of its operations. During her two years as Director and CEO her significant achievements included:

• Oversight of 7 successful exhibitions, including the Bienal de Arizona;
• Adoption of a new 3-year strategic plan;
• Expansion of TMA’s educational programs, including summer camp; and
• Successful completion of the renovation of La Casa Cordova.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to extend our great appreciation to Norah for her dedicated service to TMA and my personal gratitude for her work to ensure moving the museum and historical properties forward smoothly and successfully,” said Marilyn Joyce, President of the Museum’s Board of Trustees.

Horario del museo:
miércoles – domingo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Acerca del Museo de Arte de Tucson
Como institución construida sobre los territorios originales de los O'odham, el Museo de Arte y Bloque Histórico (TMA) de Tucson reconoce a las comunidades indígenas del desierto de Sonora, pasadas y presentes, que han administrado esta región durante generaciones.

TMA conecta el arte con la vida a través de experiencias significativas y atractivas que inspiran el descubrimiento, despiertan la creatividad y promueven la comprensión cultural. Fundada en 1924, TMA abarca una manzana completa en el centro histórico de Tucson y está comprometida a desarrollar exhibiciones de calidad, expandir y diversificar su colección, brindar oportunidades de educación artística y presentar programas relevantes e innovadores mientras se amplía el acceso público a las artes.

El museo presenta exhibiciones de arte moderno y contemporáneo, arte latinoamericano desde la antigüedad hasta la actualidad, artes indígenas y arte del oeste americano. Una colección permanente de más de 10.000 obras de arte abarca continentes, siglos y medios. El campus de TMA incluye cinco propiedades que figuran en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos, un centro de educación artística y una biblioteca de investigación, la Tienda del Museo y el muy aclamado restaurante del museo Café a la C'Art. TMA es una organización benéfica privada de arte y educación 501(c)(3). Para obtener información adicional, visite TucsonMuseumofArt.org o llame al (520) 624-2333.

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