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Hassan Najjar

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Executive Director at Biggs Museum of American Art
📍 Dover, Delaware, United States

Hassan Najjar is a seasoned arts and culture professional with over 20 years of experience leading museums. As the Executive Director of the Biggs Museum of American Art, he specializes in nonprofit management, major gift fundraising, and community engagement. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Leicester.

He is passionate about utilizing art to help people think critically and to strengthen community bonds. Since moving to Delaware, he has enjoyed exploring the local beaches with his family, which includes a pair of twins. He is actively meeting with local stakeholders to better serve the communitys needs.

He is currently leading the Biggs Museum through a major expansion project that will connect historic buildings gifted to the museum by the State of Delaware.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States
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Community Arts Engagement
His career is marked by using community input to create memorable experiences and increase engagement, a key focus in his new role at the Biggs Museum.
Nonprofit Leadership
Has extensive experience as an Executive Director for multiple art institutions and serves on the board for organizations like the American Alliance of Museums.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Executive Director
Biggs Museum of American Art
3-2016 - 8-2024
Executive Director
Foothills Art Center
3-2013 - 3-2016
Executive Director
Museum Center at 5ive Points
7-2006 - 2-2013
Assistant Curator of Education
Hunter Museum of American Art
8-2005 - 6-2006
Museum Educator
Rome Area History Museum
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Hassan Najjar Appointed Executive Director of the Biggs Museum of American Art. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
Postgraduate Diploma
University of Leicester
Bachelor's degree
Winthrop University
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