Jon Fiume /news/tags/jon-fiume Jon Fiume en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:36:21 GMT Akron Art Museum names Jon Fiume executive director /news/arts-culture/2022-02-15/akron-art-museum-names-jon-fiume-executive-director The Akron native has served as interim director since May 2020, following the resignation of Mark Masouka after allegations of mismanagement, racial and gender biases and a bullying work environment. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:36:21 GMT /news/arts-culture/2022-02-15/akron-art-museum-names-jon-fiume-executive-director Carrie Wise Akron Art Museum's Interim Director Jon Fiume Will Stay on Board for Another Two Years /news/arts-culture/2021-07-17/akron-art-museums-interim-director-jon-fiume-will-stay-on-board-for-another-two-years Fiume has been leading the museum through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, low attendance, and controversy over its former director. Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:00:54 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-07-17/akron-art-museums-interim-director-jon-fiume-will-stay-on-board-for-another-two-years Abigail Bottar Akron Art Museum Reopens After November Closure /news/arts-culture/2021-02-18/akron-art-museum-reopens-after-november-closure Concerned about low attendance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is hoping to attract repeat visitors. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:57:54 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-18/akron-art-museum-reopens-after-november-closure Abigail Bottar Akron Art Museum is Overcoming Pandemic-Induced Financial Difficulties, Attracting New Visitors /news/arts-culture/2020-10-28/akron-art-museum-is-overcoming-pandemic-induced-financial-difficulties-attracting-new-visitors Amid the pandemic and the financial implications it holds for museums, the Akron Art Museum is doing well thanks to grants, donors, and a virtual fundraising event. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:15:38 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-10-28/akron-art-museum-is-overcoming-pandemic-induced-financial-difficulties-attracting-new-visitors Abigail Bottar Akron Art Museum Director Forced to Step Down Amid Controversy /news/arts-culture/2020-05-19/akron-art-museum-director-forced-to-step-down-amid-controversy A funding crisis at the Akron Art Museum launched an investigation that has now led to the resignation of Director Mark Masuoka.In recent months, Masuoka… Tue, 19 May 2020 21:58:10 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-05-19/akron-art-museum-director-forced-to-step-down-amid-controversy Jennifer Conn