Sculpture on Park Avenue

Chairman: Ronald D. Spencer, Esq.
Ronald D. Spencer is a leading expert in art law and serves as the Chair of The Fund for Park Avenue's Sculpture Committee. With decades of experience advising collectors, museums, and institutions, he brings a deep understanding of legal, ethical, and practical issues in public art. His guidance ensures the Committee’s projects align with both artistic integrity and legal standards.

Caroline Black
urban beautification. With a background in arts administration and philanthropy, she plays an integral role on the Sculpture Committee by helping select and support contemporary works that enhance Park Avenue’s unique cultural landscape.

Chris Eykyn
Chris Eykyn is a co-founder of Eykyn Maclean, a gallery specializing in museum-quality works by major 19th- and 20th-century artists. His extensive curatorial experience and connoisseurship help ensure the high caliber of sculpture displayed along Park Avenue.

Julia P. Herzberg, PhD
Dr. Julia P. Herzberg is an esteemed art historian and curator specializing in modern and contemporary Latin American art. On the Sculpture Committee, she contributes her scholarly insight and curatorial expertise to the evaluation and contextualization of public installations.

Michael McGinnis
Michael McGinnis, a partner at Mnuchin Gallery, is a respected art advisor and former auction house executive with extensive knowledge of the contemporary art market. His industry insight and curatorial sensibility enrich the Committee’s mission to bring compelling and relevant sculpture to Park Avenue.

Darren Walker
Darren Walker is President of the Ford Foundation and a prominent voice in the worlds of philanthropy and the arts. As a member of the Sculpture Committee, he champions access to public art and brings a critical lens to the role of culture in shaping inclusive urban spaces.

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Jonathan Kuhn
Jonathan Kuhn serves as Director of Art & Antiquities for NYC Parks and has overseen the city’s public art collection for over three decades. His deep knowledge of public art policies and conservation practices makes him an invaluable resource for the Committee’s planning and implementation efforts.

Elizabeth Masella
Elizabeth Masella is a public art coordinator with NYC Parks, where she facilitates the placement and maintenance of temporary and permanent artworks across the city. Her logistical expertise and commitment to public engagement support the seamless integration of sculptures into the Park Avenue landscape.

Amy Sheldon
Executive Director, The Fund for Park Avenue

The Park Avenue malls provide a unique opportunity to display works of art. Exhibitions are presented by the Sculpture Committee of The Fund for Park Avenue and NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program in collaboration with arts organizations and artists. Submission guidelines for temporary public sculpture can be found here.