The Getty has appointed Joan Weinstein, current director of the Getty Foundation, to the newly created role of vice president for Getty-wide program planning. She will continue as foundation director until a successor is found. In her new position, Weinstein will develop strategy across the institution's four divisions: the Museum, Research Institute, Conservation Institute, and Foundation, focusing on strengthening art historical scholarship and community partnerships. She is known for co-directing PST ART, a major Southern California collaboration, and for overseeing the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund and LA Arts Recovery Fund.
This appointment matters because it signals the Getty's commitment to integrated strategic planning across its diverse programs at a time when the arts and humanities face significant challenges. Weinstein's deep institutional knowledge and experience leading large-scale initiatives like PST ART and emergency relief funds position her to enhance the Getty's impact on scholarship, audience engagement, and community support. The move also reflects a trend in major cultural institutions toward creating cross-departmental leadership roles to coordinate complex, multi-division projects.