backstory Blog

Who NEU?  This blog by Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick keeps our members and friends informed of the 'backstory' behind all t... Who NEU? For more than five years (and 250 posts), Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick's blog has been keeping members and friends informed of the ‘backstory' behind all that is happening at the NEU.

From the Director.

Blog posts:

  • Image: Hope by Hope Shengqi Dong. The annual Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute celebrates the artist...

    backstory: Artistic Discovery

    This Friday evening, the Neuberger Museum of Art becomes the place in Westchester to celebrate the creative spirit of our local teens! We’re honored to host the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 16th district, now represented by Congressman George Latimer (D) in his inaugural term.

  • Massive neon sculpture (20' tall and 189' long) installed in a dark museum gallery.

    backstory: It Glows!

    Neon may be perfect for eye-catching signs and splashy storefronts, but let’s be honest: when most people think of neon, they picture the buzzing window of a 24-hour diner.

  • backstory: Welcome!

    Mary-Kate O’Hare has been appointed as the new Susan E. Lynch Executive Director and CEO of the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, effective April 7, 2025.

    Bruce Museum…you are so lucky.

  • Woman kneeling before a painting

    backstory: Will you be here?

    So…last time backstory went out concurrent with an opening I asked the question: “Are you here?”