The Ukrainian Museum is the largest museum in North America committed to acquiring, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting articles of artistic or historic significance to the rich cultural heritage of Ukrainians. Its array of traditional arts and crafts, 20th and 21st century art, and extensive compendium of archival materials make it one of the unique museums in New York City. Each year, the Museum organizes several exhibitions, publishes accompanying bilingual catalogues, and conducts a wide range of public programming, frequently in collaboration with other museums, educational institutions, and cultural centers.
In 2005 the Museum moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant East Village. The building was designed by Ukrainian American architect George Sawicki of Sawicki Tarella Architecture + Design in New York City. It was funded principally by the Ukrainian American community.
The Museum was founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America.
Mission
The Museum is a non-profit membership institution. The Museum’s purpose is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret articles of artistic or historic value related to Ukrainian life and culture; to promote all aspects of Ukrainian culture; and to educate the public about Ukraine and Ukrainian culture.
Board of Trustees 2024
Executive Board
Adrian Hewryk, President
Natalie Pawlenko, Vice-President
Motria Kuzycz, Vice-President
Alla Leshko, Vice-President
Zoriana Haftkowycz, Treasurer
Lilya Kalat, Secretary
Marta Mulyk-Baxer, Member-at-Large
Olena Paslawsky, Member-at-Large
Marianna Zajac, Member-at-Large
General Board
Mark Bach
Marta Hapij
Andrei Harasymiak
Adriana Leshko
Stefan Peleschuk
Liudmyla Rabij
Ilona Sochynska
Natalia Sonevytsky
Oleh Tretiak
Oksana Trytjak
Olha Yarema-Wynar
Sofika Zielyk
Orest Temnycky
Kateryna Gudziak
Staff
Daria Bajko, Administrative Director
Kalyna Boychuk, Learning Curator
Peter Doroshenko, Director
Lilia Kudelia, Adjunct Curator
Romana Labrosse, Editor
Anna Lysiuk, Project Manager
Maria Rewakowicz, Collections Manager
Oksana Semenik, Researcher
Larissa Sygida, Retail Manager
Lubow Wolynetz, Folk Art Curator
Iryna Tofan, Curatorial Assistant
Julia Martchiuk, Administrative Assistant
Kristine Kostiv, Administrative Assistant
Kateryna Ostapenko, Content Producer
Admission Attendants / Gift Shop Attendants:
Daria Drozdovska, Christina Obertos, Kit Moszynski, Anna Obertos, Sofiya Shurgot
OPEN POSITIONS: Development Manager
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