Robert Stein Appointed Executive Director and CEO of Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Robert Stein has been named the Executive Director and CEO of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, taking over from Dr. Andrew J. Walker, who departed in August 2025 after a 14-year tenure. During the search for a new leader, Scott Wilcox acted as interim COO. Stein, who will begin his role on November 9, previously held the position of Chief Information Officer at the National Gallery of Art since 2023. His professional focus has been on promoting free admission and accessibility, having successfully increased visitor numbers by 50% at the Dallas Museum of Art between 2012 and 2016. Mark Johnson, Vice President of the Board of Trustees, commended Stein for his collaborative style and insight into mission-driven organizations.
Key facts
- Robert Stein was appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
- Stein begins his new role on November 9.
- He currently serves as Chief Information Officer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., a position he has held since 2023.
- Dr. Andrew J. Walker departed as Executive Director in August 2025 after a 14-year tenure.
- Scott Wilcox, the Carter's Chief Operating Officer, served as interim Executive Director during the search.
- Stein was Deputy Director of the Dallas Museum of Art from 2012 to 2016, where the Carter says his work led to a 50% rise in admissions over two years with increased attendee diversity.
- He also worked at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on free admission programs.
- At the National Gallery of Art, Stein led an AI-driven expansion of access for blind and low-vision visitors.
- Mark Johnson, Vice President of the Carter's Board of Trustees, praised Stein's collaborative approach and ability to connect curatorial excellence to public access.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Stein
- Dr. Andrew J. Walker
- Scott Wilcox
- Mark Johnson
Institutions
- Amon Carter Museum of American Art
- National Gallery of Art
- Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Glasstire
Locations
- Fort Worth
- Texas
- United States
- Washington, D.C.
- Indianapolis
- Dallas