FRIDAYS, SEP 26–OCT 17

10AM panel discussion (in-person and remote options available)

11:30AM optional reception with museum directors

FRI. OCT 17

Megan Lykins Reich, Executive Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Aaron Petersal, Executive Director, Maltz Museum

Sonia Winner, President & CEO, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Siegel Lifelong Learning Center presents an engaging series of panel discussions featuring leaders from Cleveland’s most treasured cultural institutions. Moderated by John Grabowski,  Visiting Associate Professor of History, CWRU and Editor, Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, each session will explore the founding purpose of these organizations, their impact on the community, and how their missions and programming have evolved to meet the interests of today’s audiences. Discussions will also examine how funding strategies have shifted in response to political and economic changes, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. This is a unique chance to hear directly from those shaping the future of Cleveland’s cultural landscape.

ADDITIONAL TALKS IN THIS SERIES:

FRI. SEP 26

Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, PhD, President & CEO, Great Lakes Science Center

Greg Harris, President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

FRI. OCT 3

William M. Griswold, PhD, Director & President, Cleveland Museum of Art

Christopher Kuhar, PhD, Executive Director, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

FRI. OCT 10

Maria Campanelli, Executive Director, The Children’s Museum of Cleveland

Kelly Falcone-Hall, President & CEO, Western Reserve Historical Society

Edward Moydell, President & CEO, Holden Forests & Gardens