Current and former employees of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU described a deteriorating work environment marked by ethics complaints, restrictions on expression, a fear of retaliation among staff and a high turnover rate.
The ICA has been involved in at least 32 formal ethics complaints since its opening in 2018, according to Freedom of Information Act requests filed by The CT.
Beyond the ethics complaints, some staff said work environment issues are longstanding and have been exacerbated under new leadership and a shift in direction since 2024…