Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah J. Hall to Step Down in 2026
Sarah J. Hall will step down as Executive Director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts on December 18, 2026. After leading the museum since July 2020, she will take on the role of Director of Galleries at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. With nearly three decades in the museum sector, Hall successfully tackled challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded digital offerings, and diversified exhibitions. Among her achievements was the landmark exhibition "Bernini & the Roman Baroque," which showcased Old Master paintings for the first time in six decades, solidifying the museum's status as a prominent cultural hub in the Mid-Atlantic.
Key facts
- Sarah J. Hall will step down as Executive Director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts on December 18, 2026.
- Hall will become Director of Galleries at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
- Hall has led the WCMFA since July 2020.
- She brought nearly 30 years of experience in museums, exhibitions, collections, and public programming.
- During her tenure, the museum navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded online programming.
- She strengthened and diversified the exhibition program, raising the museum's profile as a Mid-Atlantic destination.
- Notable exhibitions included Bernini & the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from the Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia, the museum's first Old Master paintings exhibition in nearly 60 years.
- Other key exhibitions included Exploring.
Entities
Artists
- Sarah J. Hall
Institutions
- Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
- Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Locations
- Washington County
- Pittsburgh
- Ariccia
- Italy