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Heidi Zuckerman to Depart Orange County Museum of Art in December

Zuckerman, who transformed OCMA with record attendance and free admission, will focus on art media projects after her tenure ends.

Costa Mesa, CA – October 08: Just after the doors were opened to the public, Orange County Museum of Art CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman, left, poses for a selfie with Belen Lopez of Los Angeles late Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022, in Costa Mesa. The museum opened to the public at 5 pm with a 24-hour grand opening celebration. (Photo by Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
Heidi Zuckerman came in as the Orange County Museum of Art’s new director in 2021 and opened its grand new museum in October with a 24-hour party. She said she wanted the building to be an “invitation, a beckoning to the entire community to come inside and to experience what it is we have to offer.” (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • Heidi Zuckerman announced she will step down as CEO and director of the Orange County Museum of Art when her contract ends in December 2025.
  • Appointed in 2021, Zuckerman oversaw the 2022 opening of OCMA's Costa Mesa campus, which has seen 500,000 visitors in two years—a twelvefold increase over the previous location.
  • She secured donor funding from Lugano Diamonds to provide 10 years of free admission, emphasizing her commitment to accessible art.
  • Under her leadership, OCMA hosted acclaimed exhibitions and innovative programming, including a 24-hour opening event and community-focused initiatives.
  • Following her departure, Zuckerman will focus on her bi-weekly podcast, 'About Art,' and her media company, HZ, Inc., to broaden access to art through digital platforms.