Hickory Museum of Art Executive Director is leaving for Alabama

Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) announced that Jon Carfagno, Executive Director, has accepted a position in Mobile, Alabama, as the Executive Director of Mobile Museum of Art (MMofA). He will depart HMA effective January 14, 2023. Carfagno joined Hickory Museum of Art as the institution’s fifth Executive Director in April 2017. He has steered the museum’s growth and evolution by collaborating with the HMA team, Board, and volunteers to implement the HMA’s strategic plans, which has helped the institution exceed its financial and programming goals. Jon holds a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Massachusetts and completed Kendall College of Art and Design’s MBA Certificate Program in Design and Innovation Management. His familiarity and expertise in programmatic development, community engagement, and strategic thinking were instrumental in building partnerships and connecting new audiences with Hickory Museum of Art.