![]() “It will be an extremely dynamic show that will open before the 2020 Elections, so it’s timely as well.”īeing the new Executive Director of MoCA, Mannes especially hopes to change the relationship between students and their viewership of art. “We are looking forward to an exciting group show that will install in September called ‘World Peace’ (a subversive political show with mixed media work, sculpture, video installation, paintings, work on paper and photography),” she said. She cares not just about the aesthetic aspect of art, but also about tying in current events and other topics to the visuals. ![]() A goal of hers through the exhibitions she brings to the museum is to have a profound impact on viewers. Mannes is, of course, a big fan of art herself, and hopes to share that passion with the people around her through inclusive environments and immersive exhibitions. “I’m someone who likes to look a problem straight in the eye and do all that is possible to calmly and methodically bring about positive change.” “My most recent one in this current political and health/Coronavirus moment is ‘Never let a crisis go to waste,’” she said. In light of recent changes in both the location and leadership of the museum and the state of the world and its effect on Westport, Mannes maintains a positive attitude, which will surely be beneficial to the Westport community and success of the museum. “I am looking forward to bringing in amazing shows (both in the visual arts and the performing arts) and to forge new connections with the community for all of Fairfield County,” Mannes said.īecause of the museum’s closing for the Coronavirus, the preview and opening for the expected Helmut Lang exhibit could not take place, but she and her staff look forward to having this and their General Opening as soon as possible. She hopes that this growth will attract Westport citizens of all ages and people from other towns as well. “My leadership is very much about collaboration and creating a collegial, open-minded, and inclusive environment, not just for the staff but for the entire community,” Mannes said.Įspecially with the new location for the museum being triple the size of its old space, Mannes foresees a lot of potential growth for the museum. She brings a fresh perspective and outlook to the museum while bringing in new, dynamic styles for the public to see. She is also responsible for bringing in national artists and exhibitions, helping run the Concert Series and the Heida Foundation music series and overseeing the programming of the Academy, the Educational Department of the museum. ![]() Mannes’s job at the Museum of Contemporary Art ( MoCA ) Westport is to manage the budget, a staff of 12 people and the museum as a whole. This change in leadership comes a few months after the museum underwent a change in its location and name in September 2019. Mannes was named Executive Director on Feb. ![]() Between her 20-year career in publishing, her last job as Executive Managing Editor at HarperCollins, taking a break from publishing to raise her family, being actively involved in the Westport PTA and collecting contemporary art for over 23 years, it is evident that Ruth Mannes cares greatly about both the arts and the people around her.Īs the new Executive Director of Westport’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Mannes is connecting her love for art to her passion for bringing communities together.
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