Talks and Tours

Creative’s Keynote: Sandra Jackson-Dumont

Event Details

Event Date and Time

Sun, Mar 16, 2025, to Sun, Nov 12, 2023
6 to 8 pm ET

Tickets and Reservations

Registration Required. Tickets will go on sale December 16 at 10 am.
General admission: $25
Students, seniors, DC residents: $22
Members: $20
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Location

Performance Hall (lecture)

Mezzanine (cocktail hour)

An aerial view of an elliptical shaped futuristic building that has grass and trees on top; the building is surrounded by a green park in a city with a football stadium behind it.
Hear from the CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art about the value of storytelling.

Event Description

About the Event

In this Creative’s Keynote, Sandra Jackson-Dumont shares her vision and strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts. Drawing from her experience as director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, Jackson-Dumont will discuss the importance of telling stories and how the Lucas Museum and NMWA are leaders in championing underrepresented artists and art forms. Attendees will hear about the role of narrative art in amplifying diverse stories and experiences, innovative approaches to curating exhibitions that reflect a wide range of perspectives, collaboration between museums that can elevate underrepresented art, and forward-thinking ideas for inclusivity in the art world.

The talk will be followed by a salon-style cocktail hour from 7 to 8 pm

About Sandra Jackson-Dumont

Sandra Jackson-Dumont is a curator, author, educator, administrator, and public advocate for reimagining the role of art museums in society. She is currently the director and chief executive officer of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, where she oversees all curatorial, educational, public, and operational affairs for the fast-developing institution. Throughout her roles in some of the country’s most renowned museums, she has collaborated with living artists, communities, creatives, and historical materials. Her work catalyzes the presence of increasingly dynamic and diverse audiences in cultural spaces while exploring issues of relevance.

Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes that visual storytelling is essential for connecting us all. The growing collection encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking. Under Jackson-Dumont’s leadership, the Lucas Museum will explore the potential of narrative art to inspire community and move people to think about the impact of images on our world.

Accessibility

Accessibility Inquiries

If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email kdaley@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.