The team
We are an enthusiastic and professional team, and convey this to our visitors, partners, government and other museums. We are open to learning. We actively involve our public in our operation.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors sets the museum’s general policy. The measures and decisions it takes are aligned with the museum’s mission, objectives and continuity. This occurs in close cooperation with the Executive Committee. The board of directors has 11 members: Luk Lemmens (chairman), Caroline Bastiaens (Deputy Chair), Jan Braeckmans, Dirk Bulteel, Ingrid Gonnissen, Virginie Lietaer, Lara Paemen, Guy Peeters, Ingrid Stevens, Steven Verachtert and Dirk Vandekerckhove.
Executive Committee
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee carries out the strategy as formulated and reports to the Board of Directors. It is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the museum. The Committee’s work included supporting the Collections, Exhibitions, Business Management, Marketing & Development teams. Carmen Willems is General Director.
Collections
Collections
This team is responsible for preserving, managing and expanding the collection as well as the conservation of the artworks. It maintains and expands the library and archives to support the collection. The team also conducts research into the collection, resulting in fresh art-historical insights. The museum shares this knowledge with the public.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
The exhibitions team organizes temporary presentations both within and beyond the museum. These exhibitions explore art-historical themes in greater depth and offer new insights into artists, their techniques and their visual language. Through targeted outreach, the team builds bridges between Flemish cultural heritage and the public at large.
Marketing & Development
Marketing & Development
The goal if this teal is to introduce as many people as possible in an inviting way to the museum and to the collection. It does do by developing campaigns aimed at a diverse public, from young to old, from tourists to locals. At the same time, this work consolidates the position of the KMSKA as a top museum, both nationally and internationally.
Business Management
Business Management
A professional back office is indispensable to keep the organisation running. This team keeps its finger on the pulse in the areas of finance & budget, personnel management and IT. The focus of this team is strictly on optimising business processes and organisation-wide support.
Facility
Facility
This team is responsible for the professional management of the building, security and infrastructure. With a view to the cultural-historical value of the building and the safety and comfort of all users.
