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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SF museum slashes 5% of staff following declining attendance
(KRON) – The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco plans to shutter a dozen roles, the museum announced on Friday. The museum's Director and CEO, Thomas P. Campbell, said the decision to cut the roles was difficult in a statement released on the museum's website. 'Our staff is the heart of our museums, they are the stewards of our mission. We understand the sensitivity of this situation for all affected, directly and indirectly, and are deeply grateful for the many contributions of our former team members during their time with us,' said Campbell. Oakland pub closes after 8 years of business The CEO said that axing these roles was due to a 'projected budgetary gap' and to ensure long-term financial stability. Museum attendance, according to Campbell, has declined nearly 20% since the COVID-19 pandemic. 'This decision was not made lightly, it follows months of scenario planning, rigorous financial analysis, and extensive deliberation by the Museums' executive leadership and trustees,' said Campbell. The 12 positions represent 5% of the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums staff and approximately 3.5% of the museum's overall workforce, per Campbell. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Legion of Honor, de Young will have dozens of floral displays from June 3-8
Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Monday was the beginning of the 41st annual Bouquets to Art at the San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor museums. For the week-long event, designers have created huge floral displays as botanical interpretations of the museums' artworks and architecture. "You can see we have a whole inferno behind us, so many flames on this gallery. And that is actually the inspiration," lead designer Raul Dueñas said. Raul Dueñas designed a floral display for the 41st Bouquets to Art at the Legion of Honor. CBS News Bay Area Dueñas created one of the biggest installations and said it was made with "thousands and thousands" of flowers. The 41st Bouquets to Art will run from June 3 to June 8 at both the de Young and Legion of Honor, with dozens of floral installations on display. An opening night reception was held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. Proceeds from a raffle fundraiser will help support the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
