Anne Kraybill

Anne Kraybill is an accomplished leader with demonstrated success in the arts and culture sector. As CEO of Art Bridges Foundation, Anne spearheads funding and strategic initiatives that increase access to American art throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Previously, Anne was Director/CEO for the Wichita Art Museum, where she led a successful reaccreditation process with the American Alliance of Museums, eliminated permanent collection admission fees, and established an American Art Acquisition fund to diversify their collection. During her tenure as The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Anne increased financial reserves and grew their endowment by $5 million amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She also reoriented the museum to serve the community through innovative partnerships, including an Artist-in-Residence program in collaboration with BOOM Concepts, an organization dedicated to the development of artists and creatives representing marginalized voices.

Anne also served as Director of Education and Research in Learning at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art where she established the Windgate Fund, a $15 million endowment supporting K-12 learning initiatives at the nexus of visual arts and advanced research, showcasing the societal value of art museums.