John Mahli Lawa' Hampton Appointed Director & CEO of Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq

On December 10, John Mahli Lawa' Hampton will assume the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, following a comprehensive global search. In this capacity, he will manage financial operations and oversee capital expansion initiatives at Canada’s oldest civic art gallery. Hampton aims to promote a strategic vision that intertwines art, culture, education, and community engagement. Collaborating with the WAG-Qaumajuq Board of Governors, he will focus on sustainable growth, establishing the gallery as a leading example of a modern museum in Canada that embraces historical collections, contemporary art, and Indigenous perspectives. The gallery is renowned for its contemporary Inuit art collection, and Hampton will also enhance internal creativity and partnerships with local and national entities.