Kathleen Bartels is leaving her job as director of the Vancouver Art Gallery after 18 years in the position. The VAG announced the news in a public statement Tuesday afternoon, explaining that Bartels is "leaving to pursue other professional and personal interests." Bartels will make her exit as the gallery pushes for funding to support a new, permanent home in downtown Vancouver. Chief curator and associate director Daina Augaitis will serve as interim director as the gallery searches for a permanent director. Bartels is set to stay on as a special adviser to Augaitis during the transition.

Source: CBC News May 28, 2019 22:16 UTC