Nannette Maciejunes has steered the Columbus Museum of Art through two decades of growth as its leader, and safely brought the crown jewel of the Columbus art scene through the COVID-19 pandemic.   

As Maciejunes retires at the end of 2022, she leaves CMA and Columbus enriched by art and artists. Today’s panel reflects on Maciejunes’ legacy and shares their thoughts on the role of art in society, on Columbus’ burgeoning art scene, and what’s next for art in Columbus. 

The panelists are:

Nannette V. Maciejunes, Executive Director and CEO, Columbus Museum of Art

Bryan Moss, Painter and Comic Artist   

The host is Tom Katzenmeyer, President and CEO, Greater Columbus Arts Council This forum was made possible by the Carol A. McGuire Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund, celebrating the contributions made to society by arts and culture.  The forum sponsor was AECOM.  This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.