New York gallery closes, museums cut staff amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused permanent closure of Lesley Heller gallery in New York, operating since 1994. MoMA PS1 has furloughed 47 of 64 employees, with director Kate Fowle informing staff via email that full salaries continue until May 1 and health benefits through July 31, with furloughs expected until late July. The Broad in Los Angeles will terminate contracts of 130 employees (129 part-time) at week's end, hoping to reopen in July with dramatically changed operations. MOCA laid off a significant proportion of staff in late March. Other affected institutions include Hammer Museum and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Key facts
- Lesley Heller gallery in New York permanently closes after operating since 1994.
- MoMA PS1 furloughs 47 of 64 employees.
- MoMA PS1 director Kate Fowle announced furloughs via email.
- MoMA PS1 staff receive full salaries until May 1 and health benefits until July 31.
- Furloughs at MoMA PS1 expected to last until late July.
- The Broad terminates contracts of 130 employees (129 part-time).
- The Broad hopes to reopen in July with changed operations.
- MOCA laid off a significant proportion of employees in late March.
Entities
Institutions
- Lesley Heller gallery
- MoMA PS1
- The Broad
- MOCA
- Hammer Museum
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Artnet
- Los Angeles Times
Locations
- New York
- Los Angeles