Belinda Tate Appointed Director of Indianapolis Museum of Art
Belinda Tate has been appointed as the new director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, following a challenging selection process. She previously served as the head of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts since 2014, where she was honored with the Epic Award for her commitment to community engagement. Tate succeeds Charles L. Venable, who stepped down following criticism of a job description that appeared to prioritize a traditional art audience while aiming for inclusivity. She will be working alongside Colette Pierce Burnette, the first Black woman to hold the CEO position at Newfields. Tate will officially start her role on November 6, 2023.
Key facts
- Belinda Tate appointed Melvin & Bren Simon Director of Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Tate comes from Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, executive director since 2014
- She received Epic Award from Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
- Previous director Charles L. Venable resigned after controversy over job description
- Colette Pierce Burnette is Newfields' first Black woman president and CEO
- Tate and Burnette form new leadership team
- Tate officially starts November 6, 2023
- Newfields statement calls Tate 'a transformative voice for the arts'
Entities
Institutions
- Newfields
- Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
- Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Locations
- Indianapolis
- United States
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo
- Indiana