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Oklahoma City Museum of Art Names Two Co-Interim Directors as CEO Search Continues

institutional · 2026-10-19

Bryon Chambers and Maury Ford have been appointed Co-Interim Directors of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art by its Board of Trustees. Chambers heads Education & Visitor Experience at the institution, while Ford oversees Collections & Exhibitions. Both will share leadership duties until a new President & CEO is chosen. Chambers joined OKCMOA in 2006 and has worked across education, donor stewardship, visitor experience and other departments during his time there. In his current post he directs educational and engagement programming for audiences of all ages as well as visitor experience operations. His tenure has included developing programs and partnerships that extend the museum's educational mission, with work spanning accessibility, health and well-being, and school and teacher engagement. The announcement leaves the Oklahoma City institution under dual interim leadership during its search for a permanent chief executive.

Key facts

  • Bryon Chambers and Maury Ford were named Co-Interim Directors of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art
  • The Board of Trustees made the appointment
  • Chambers is Director of Education & Visitor Experience
  • Ford is Director of Collections & Exhibitions
  • The pair will lead the museum until a new President & CEO is named
  • Chambers has been with OKCMOA since 2006
  • Chambers has held roles in education, donor stewardship and visitor experience
  • Chambers' programs have addressed accessibility, health and well-being, and school and teacher engagement

Entities

Artists

  • Bryon Chambers
  • Maury Ford

Institutions

  • Oklahoma City Museum of Art
  • OKCMOA

Locations

  • Oklahoma City
  • United States

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