Jessica Nowitzki Appointed to Zeitz MOCAA Board of Trustees
Jessica Nowitzki, an art collector and philanthropist based in the US, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). Of Kenyan and Swedish heritage, Nowitzki has nearly two decades of experience in the arts, focusing on collections that highlight African American artists and their diaspora. She is also on the board of the Dallas Museum of Art and the advisory council for the Nasher Sculpture Center, and has led the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation since 2013, which promotes children's education and wellness. Joining co-founders David Green OBE and Jochen Zeitz, along with Jody Allen, her appointment strengthens Zeitz MOCAA's mission ahead of its 10th anniversary in 2027.
Key facts
- Jessica Nowitzki appointed to Zeitz MOCAA Board of Trustees
- Nowitzki is a US-based arts professional and philanthropist of Kenyan and Swedish descent
- She is a member of the Zeitz MOCAA Global Council
- She has built collections focused on African American artists and diaspora artists
- She serves on the board of the Dallas Museum of Art and advisory council of the Nasher Sculpture Center
- She has been President of the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation since 2013
- The foundation provides grants to children's organizations focused on education and wellness
- Zeitz MOCAA approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027
Entities
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)
- Zeitz MOCAA Global Council
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Dirk Nowitzki Foundation
- BMW Centre for Art Education
- Koyo Kouoh Atelier
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- BMW Group
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Board of Trustees of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Silo District, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- United States
- Silo District
- V&A Waterfront
- Africa