DMA layoffs announced late Tuesday as news breaks that the Dallas Museum of Art is laying off eight percent of its staff.
The cuts come during a new era of change in Dallas cultural.
The Dallas Museum of Art is cutting jobs now to prevent a future shortfall.
Sources cite post pandemic stressors which make operating an arts institution increasingly difficult since COVID19.
“While we have not made these decisions lightly, like many nonprofit arts organizations in Dallas and around the country, the DMA must adjust to new realities in a post-pandemic world, including rising costs, expiration of government funding and audiences.”
DMA Layoffs Announced
In addition to the layoffs, the Dallas Museum of Arts indictaes it is reducing operating hours also.
Other Side Dallas will continue to monitor the arts scene as these stories develop.