Former National Portrait Gallery Leader Heads to Milwaukee Art Museum

Kim Sajet, the former director of the National Portrait Gallery, has been appointed as the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Sajet's departure from the National Portrait Gallery came after President Trump claimed he was firing her, though the museum stated that Sajet had already announced her plans to step down. In her new role, Sajet will be responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the Milwaukee Art Museum, which is known for its extensive collection of art and its iconic Calatrava-designed building. Sajet's extensive experience in the arts, including her tenure at the National Portrait Gallery, is expected to be an asset as she takes on this new leadership position. The appointment of Sajet to the Milwaukee Art Museum represents a significant transition in her career, as she moves from a prominent national institution to a regional art museum. Her appointment is likely to be viewed as a positive development for the Milwaukee Art Museum and the broader arts community.