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Lucas Museum's Chief Curator Departs Ahead of 2026 Opening

12/5/2025

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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced chief curator Pilar Tompkins Rivas is departing.
The museum revealed its opening date as September 22, 2026, weeks earlier.
Interim Chief Executive Jim Gianopulos said there are no immediate plans to replace Rivas.
Rivas' departure follows the resignation of former museum director Sandra Jackson-Dumont and layoffs affecting 14% of staff.

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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced chief curator Pilar Tompkins Rivas is departing.
The museum revealed its opening date as September 22, 2026, weeks earlier.
Interim Chief Executive Jim Gianopulos said there are no immediate plans to replace Rivas.
Rivas' departure follows the resignation of former museum director Sandra Jackson-Dumont and layoffs affecting 14% of staff.