If Distel’s isn’t a name that is immediately recognizable, you could be forgiven. He is the opposite of an attention-seeker. He even tried to sidestep the writing of this article.
Scott Altman is stepping down as president and CEO of the Cincinnati Ballet to take a leadership position with a performing arts organization in California.
You know the Alexander Calder mobile, “Twenty Leaves and an Apple,” in the Cincinnati Art Museum, right outside the café? I’ve seen it dozens of times, but on my last visit to the museum, I stopped in the hallway and watched it for 10 minutes or so.
Movers & Makers asked exhibiting arts organizations to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.
Cincinnati is known for many things. Food, beer, industry, and sports are commonly associated with this place. But it is our culture that sets us apart. We asked the directors of our top five museums to talk about the challenges and joys of making a museum thoughtful and relevant in 2023.