Amy Lewis Hofland

Sr. Director and Lecturer, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD

Free Business Speaker in Dallas-Fort Worth

  • From Museum to University: How an Art Museum Bloomed

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    In this engaging presentation, Amy Lewis Hofland traces the remarkable transformation of the Crow Museum — from a private family collection into a thriving university affiliated institution that now welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and has expanded into a 60,000 sq ft campus venue. Audiences will gain insight into strategic leadership, board development, donor acquisition, and institutional partnerships, learning how to replicate this model of sustainable growth in cultural, educational, or nonprofit settings. MORE >

    Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive expansion, maximize community engagement, and elevate funding opportunities—delivering strong return on investment through tangible outcomes in visibility, revenue, and mission impact.
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  • Work is More Fun than Fun: Why Culture Matters

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Amy presents a compelling vision for workplace culture rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and intentional community building—principles she helped embed as director of the Crow Museum, which was launched as the first “wellness museum” in the U.S. Drawing on her experiences developing programming around core values like compassion and impermanence, Amy illustrates how cultivating a purpose driven culture enhances creativity, staff retention, donor relations, and audience trust. MORE >

    Participants will learn methods to embed mission-aligned culture across teams and departments—turning culture from a buzzword into a performance driver, measurable in metrics such as engagement, morale, and institutional resilience.
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