Former Kennedy Center curator talks about the venue's future

Article excerpt

Josef Palermo, an artist and curator who worked at the Kennedy Center, discussed his time at the prestigious venue and reflected on its direction ahead. In an NPR interview with Michel Martin, Palermo touched on curatorial decisions, the center's role in American arts, and questions about its future programming and leadership. The conversation comes as the Kennedy Center continues to navigate its position as one of the nation's most prominent cultural institutions.