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Maria Balshaw to Leave Tate in Spring 2026 After Nine Years

Tate begins a formal search for a successor under trustee and government oversight.

Overview

  • Balshaw became director in 2017, succeeding Nicholas Serota, and led efforts to diversify programming and acquisitions.
  • Her final project will be a major Tracey Emin survey at Tate Modern running February 27 to August 31, 2026.
  • Tate is working to a 2024–25 deficit budget and has reduced about 40 roles, roughly 7% of its workforce.
  • More than 150 employees have staged walkouts over pay and conditions, according to the PCS union.
  • Visitor numbers remain below 2019 levels—Tate Modern down 25%, Tate Britain 32%, and Tate St Ives 37%—as the new Tate Future Fund endowment has raised at least £50 million.