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OC500 COMMUNITY: HEIDI ZUCKERMAN

CEO

ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

WHY: Oversaw opening last year of $94M museum at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Has long history in art world, having previously managed the Aspen Art Museum from 2005-2019. Host of podcast called “About Art” and is author of “Conversations About Art” book series.

IN THE NEWS: Generated 250,000 visitors in first 11 months, about 12 times annual average at museum’s prior location.

NOTABLE: Winner of 2023 Business Journal Women in Business Award.

QUOTABLE: “My life’s work has been to create access to art for all people—I believe access to art is a human right, not a privilege.”

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