ICA at VCU Under Fire

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Inside the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, current and former staff paint a troubling portrait of a workplace in freefall—marked by ethics violations, stifled speech, and a toxic culture that’s driving people away. Since opening in 2018, the ICA has faced at least 32 formal complaints, with numbers climbing under new leadership since 2024. Staff allege harassment, retaliation, and a climate of fear—including Title IX reports against a top administrator who remains employed despite serious allegations. With just 40 employees, the ICA has an alarmingly high complaint rate compared to the…