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Contemporary Jewish Museum In San Francisco Closing For 1 Year, Citing Finances
The museum's statement did not specify how many employees would be laid off. A reopening date has not been announced.
November 14, 2024
Citing financial difficulties, the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is closing their galleries for at least one year starting next month.
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On Wednesday, the museum's Board of Trustees announced that its galleries at 736 Mission Street in the South of Market would be closed starting Dec. 15. A "phased reduction" of staff over the next few months was also announced.
Tom Kasten, who chairs the Board of Trustees, and museum executive director Kerry King said in a joint statement that the museum has been dealing with a "challenging financial landscape", noting that attendance and support have not fully recovered since the pandemic.
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