Fionn Meade Steps Down as Walker Art Center Artistic Director
Fionn Meade has resigned from his position as artistic director at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The Star Tribune reported the departure, which the institution attributes to personal reasons. Meade originally joined the Walker in 2015, a period marked by significant institutional upheaval. Between 2014 and 2015, the center experienced the loss of seven senior curators. A spokesperson confirmed there are no immediate plans to appoint a successor. His exit concludes a tenure that began during a challenging phase for the organization.
Key facts
- Fionn Meade resigned as artistic director of the Walker Art Center.
- The Star Tribune reported the news.
- His departure is attributed to personal reasons.
- Meade joined the Walker Art Center in 2015.
- The center saw seven top curators depart between 2014 and 2015.
- There is no plan to replace him in the near future.
- The Walker Art Center is located in Minneapolis.
- The resignation was reported in January 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Fionn Meade
Institutions
- Walker Art Center
- Star Tribune
Locations
- Minneapolis
- United States