Art Museum Board: 'No Issues' Identified with Executive Director Before his Hiring

The Erie Art Museum Board of Directors said "no issues" were identified during its checks before hiring executive director Joshua Helmer, who was the subject of complaints by women at his previous job, according to a New York Times article published on Friday.

The Board of Directors released the following statement Friday evening:

"The Erie Art Museum Board of Directors takes seriously all allegations of misconduct. Prior to offering Mr. Helmer the position at the Erie Art Museum, the Board, with the help of an employment consultant, conducted due diligence including background checks. No issues were identified during our due diligence. The Board will make further comment as appropriate."

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Erie News Now was told he spent five years working for the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

Helmer resigned for undisclosed reasons in early 2018.