CEO of Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum retiring

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CEO of Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum retiring

Written by ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday, 23 April 2009 15:30

Marc Wilson in the Bloch Building. Photo by Lou Meluso/Courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The director and CEO of Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has announced he will retire next year after nearly 30 years at the institution.

Marc Wilson has held the position since 1982. He oversaw major changes at the museum, including its new acclaimed Bloch Building. He will leave the museum on June 1, 2010.

Trustees have launched a search to find his successor.

Under his leadership, the Nelson's collection was significantly expanded. He also built membership and financial support and education programs.

Wilson is considered internationally to be an expert in Chinese art, an area of emphasis for the Nelson-Atkins. He has also taken the museum staff from about 90 to about 340.

AP-CS-04-22-09 1009EDT

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 April 2009 09:49