Joshua Campbell Torrance to Lead Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm as President and CEO
Joshua Campbell Torrance has been appointed President and CEO of Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm and Country Village, a role he assumes on September 28, 2026. He arrived at the institutions in January 2026 as Senior Vice President, a position created to facilitate the leadership transition. His appointment marks a return to Cooperstown: as a student in the Cooperstown Graduate Program, Torrance interned at Fenimore Art Museum, where he studied under and was mentored by Dr. Paul S. D'Ambrosio. D'Ambrosio, who is retiring after more than four decades with the museums, selected Torrance as his successor. Torrance brings over 26 years of museum leadership experience to the post, including service as Executive Director of Woodlawn Museum, Gardens.
Key facts
- Joshua Campbell Torrance becomes President and CEO of Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm and Country Village on September 28, 2026.
- Torrance joined the museums in January 2026 as Senior Vice President to begin the leadership transition.
- He interned at Fenimore Art Museum while a student in the Cooperstown Graduate Program.
- Dr. Paul S. D'Ambrosio mentored Torrance and hand-picked him as successor.
- D'Ambrosio is retiring as President and CEO after over 40 years with the museums.
- Torrance has more than 26 years of experience in museum leadership.
- He previously served as Executive Director of Woodlawn Museum, Gardens.
- The appointment represents a professional homecoming for Torrance.
Entities
Artists
- Joshua Campbell Torrance
- Dr. Paul S. D'Ambrosio
Institutions
- Fenimore Art Museum
- Fenimore Farm and Country Village
- Cooperstown Graduate Program
- Woodlawn Museum, Gardens
Locations
- Cooperstown
- United States