Sticka New Pres. Of Grammy Museum
• Michael Sticka has been promoted from Executive Director to President of the Grammy Museum, with a contract that extends through 2022. As President, Sticka will continue to lead the Museum’s growth and sustainability strategy as an independent nonprofit arts organization and oversee all aspects of Museum operations, including curatorial, development, marketing, grants and awards, public and education programs, and more.
“Under Michael’s leadership and guidance, the Grammy Museum has not only secured substantial new investments from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy, but has also seen a tremendous increase in visitors, revenue from attendance, merchandise and event sales, and more,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Grammy Museum. “The Museum’s growth and path towards cementing its status as ‘the’ steward and place where Music Has A Home, as well as its future financial and business well-being is reflective of and a testament to Michael’s strategic vision, impressive operational skills, and exceptional leadership.”
Sticka joined the Recording Academy in March 2014 and was instrumental in overseeing the Museum’s 2017 integration with the Grammy Foundation. “As Executive Director, I’ve witnessed our team’s incredible passion, hard work, and dedication, which has strengthened our impact and presence in the Los Angeles music and education communities,” said Sticka. “I’m honored that the Board has entrusted me in the role as President, allowing me to continue leading this extraordinary team with the purpose of driving our social good within the community and uphold the Museum’s mission to educate, inspire, cultivate creativity, and share the significance of music. Over the course of the next several years, we will continue our investment in our curatorial mission and in our community engagement and education programs with the goal of reaching 100,000 students over the next five years.”
In addition to its music education initiatives, the Grammy Museum is investing nearly $5 million in state-of-the-art curatorial and interactive guest experiences, including renovations to all four floors of the Museum, as well as new technology that will be available to visitors. [Photo credit: Cara Robbins]
