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LA’s $1B Lucas Museum Lays Off 21 Employees

Last updated: May 21, 2025 4:40 pm
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by iconic filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, has recently announced a significant restructuring that includes laying off 15 full-time employees and seven part-time employees, amounting to 14% of its staff. The majority of the cuts were in the Learning and Engagement and Museum Services teams, with the aim of streamlining operations in preparation for the museum’s scheduled opening in 2026.

While many cultural institutions across the United States have cited financial challenges as reasons for layoffs, the Lucas Museum did not specify the exact cause for the staff reductions. The news of the layoffs, first reported by the Los Angeles Times, described a chaotic scene where affected employees were given a short notice to leave the premises. Among those impacted was the museum’s curator of film programs, Bernardo Rondeau, who learned of his termination while attending the Cannes Film Festival.

Former employees have expressed concerns about the museum’s internal dysfunction, pointing to a discrepancy between George Lucas’s vision for the museum and the leadership’s direction. Despite the layoffs, the museum remains committed to its mission of public education, especially given its location in LA’s Exposition Park, surrounded by numerous schools.

The Lucas Museum, primarily funded by Lucas and Hobson, boasts a diverse collection spanning traditional fine art, comics, and film memorabilia. Construction on the futuristic $1 billion project began in 2018, with setbacks pushing the opening date to 2026. Designed by Ma Yansong/MAD Architects, the museum’s unique structure features rooftop gardens and landscape designs.

Notable acquisitions by the museum include works by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Robert Colescott. In February, the museum announced a leadership change, with Sandra Jackson-Dumont stepping down as director and CEO, and Jim Gianopulos taking on the role of interim CEO alongside George Lucas overseeing content direction.

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The Lucas Museum’s commitment to narrative art and storytelling remains unwavering, despite the recent restructuring. As it looks towards its grand opening in 2026, the museum continues to showcase a diverse collection that celebrates the power of storytelling across various mediums.

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