Calder Gardens museum in Philadelphia hires director as September 2025 opening approaches

Calder Gardens, a new museum dedicated to artist Alexander Calder, is set to open in September 2025 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The museum is being built in partnership with the Barnes Foundation. Juana Berrío has been appointed as the Director of Programs. She will oversee public programming and aims to create connections between art and diverse communities. Construction is progressing, with the building's exterior completed. The museum will feature subterranean galleries and a garden-like meadow above ground. It focuses on Calder's innovative art, emphasizing personal growth and introspection.