Nicole M. Crawford Appointed Executive Director of Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University

Nicole M. Crawford has been appointed as the executive director of the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University, effective September 21. Previously, she held the position of director and chief curator at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. Acknowledged as a leader in the museum field, Crawford integrates art with educational initiatives across various disciplines. Her transition aligns with a $23 million expansion of the Barry Art Museum, which aims to double its gallery space and enhance opportunities for exhibitions, education, and community involvement. Crawford noted that while she wasn't actively looking to leave Wyoming, the unique opportunity at the Barry Art Museum and its promising future motivated her decision.