Visitors view art in a modern gallery. The walls display colorful paintings, including a prominent portrait of a woman with an afro. Some people appear blurred, suggesting movement. The floor is light wood, complementing the bright, spacious environment.

On September 10, 2024, The Joslyn reopened to the public following a two-year closure for expansion and renovation. In just 95 public days in 2024, tens of thousands of people visited the Museum and participated in programming. Over the course of the entire year, the collection grew, as did support. Following is a snapshot of the Museum’s activities and impact, plus expansion and renovation details.

Impact

90,909

Total Attendance from all 50 states and 42 nations outside of the US

49,319

Learning & Engagement Participants

122

Artworks Acquired; 77 Artworks Conserved

$7,415,691

Total Revenue (contributed, earned, & endowment)

Expansion & Renovation

Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion

42,000 square feet, including 16,700 of gallery space
993 interlocking façade panels
900 tons of steel
40 -foot cantilever
35-foot-high entry atrium ceiling with over 2,000 unique elevation points

Renovation Project

2 new studio spaces
2 renovated studios
3 acres of rejuvenated public gardens
9,250 square feet of renovated administrative area
9,500 square feet of glass replaced in the Scott Pavilion
Plus state-of-the-art LED lighting and floor refinishing in 1931 and 1994 buildings; expanded art storage; renovation of Abbott Hall; updated cafe servery and seating

Modern curved building with reflective glass next to a historic structure with columns. A person walks nearby across a stone path over a reflective water feature, under a clear blue sky.

Engagement

Total Learning & Engagement Participants: 49,319

Community Programs: 27,604 participants including 18,532 in Art Works: A Place for Curiosity
School & Teacher Programs: 15,192 participants
Studio & Kent Bellows Mentoring Programs: 6,523 participants
Community Partners: 19
Volunteers: 87 logged 1,961 hours