Amy Lewis Hofland

Director Amy Lewis Hofland leads the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas, Texas, the preeminent museum dedicated to the arts and cultures of Asia in the southern United States.  On staff since the museum’s inception in 1998, Hofland’s footprint can be found throughout the museum, including her recruitment and hire of leading Asian art scholars; launching the Crow Museum as the first “wellness museum” in the United States; and molding the museum’s award-winning education programs to emphasize collaboration and collective learning; helping to draw over 100,000 museum visitors a year.

As the longest tenured executive director in the Dallas Arts District, Hofland has formed deep ties with cultural, business and city leaders.  A visionary and passionate arts advocate, Hofland was a driving force in support of the formation of the Dallas Arts District organization, and is a founding board member for the group that serves as an advocate for the venues and organizations in the Dallas Arts District. 

A popular speaker and noted expert on art education, Hofland’s passion for the Crow Collection and educating others on the arts and cultures of Asia is evidenced by he rigorous schedule serving as keynote speaker at numerous venues including the University of Texas at Austin, National Art Education Association (NAEA) conference, the Texas Art Education Association conference, the McNay Art Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Meadows Museum, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 

Hofland’s commitment to her work in support of the arts and Dallas is also seen in her extensive community involvement through service on the advisory board of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and her work on the Dallas Film Society Advisory Board, the Governance Committee of the Dallas Arts District, and the Junior League of Dallas. In 2008 she was also selected as a juror for the 2008 Hunting Prize. 

Amy is pursuing a doctorate at Southwestern College in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership exploring the relationship between art and compassion. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts degree in art education from the University of North Texas, where she was part of the distinguished Marcus Fellow program. Amy has also served as adjunct professor for the University of North Texas. In addition to her work at the Crow Museum, Hofland is a noted author, speaker and community leader serving on various board leadership positions in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. She is also working to create Dallas as a City of Compassion and recently formed and co-chairs The Compassion Council for the Dallas Arts District.