Expecting $7 M. Shortfall, New York’s Whitney Museum Lays Off 76 Employees

Yesterday afternoon, the Whitney Museum in New York informed staff that layoffs were imminent because of a budget crunch spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The museum has laid off 76 employees, most of whom had visitor services–related roles and would no longer be able to fulfill their duties during the shutdown. The announcement marks the first round of layoffs for one of New York’s major museums—and a sign that more reductions could be on the horizon as more than 6.6 millio