According to a press release, Argentinean Jorge Daniel Veneciano is stepping down as executive director of the El Museo del Barrio in search of new opportunities after two years at the helm of the New York institution. Berta Colón, deputy director of institutional advancement, and Carlos Gálvez, the deputy executive director, will jointly take on the temporary directorship of the museum while the process of searching for and selecting a new director is underway. Addressing Veneciano's departure, María Eugenia Maury, the president of the museum's board, said: "Jorge Daniel leaves a legacy of outstanding exhibitions and programs, increased attendance and deepened community engagement."