University vs Museum Over Art Director | Buffalo News

Buffalo State University’s attempt to oust Burchfield Penney Art Center’s executive director, Scott Propeack, was met with fierce resistance from the museum’s board — who declared the university overstepping and vowed to keep Propeack on. In retaliation, the university stopped covering part of his salary, forcing the museum to foot the full bill — a move that underscores a growing rift and a fundamental shift in their financial and operational relationship. With the university grappling with budget cuts and the former president’s cost-cutting legacy, the board stood firm, calling Propeack indispensable to the center’s mission. Though the university says it’ll cooperate with any future director, they’re clear: pay will come solely from museum funds — and the museum is ready to shoulder the cost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce12699dfa740940