Culture

Richard Grenell resigns as interim president of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovation closure

Richard Grenell stepped down as interim president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 13, 2026. His resignation follows a tumultuous tenure marked by artist boycotts and a controversial renaming of the center, coinciding with preparations for a two-year closure starting July 2026. The leadership change may signal a shift in the center's direction and efforts to restore its reputation in the arts community.