Michael Arnold

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Michael Arnold is the Commercial Director of the Stapferhaus. He has worked for cultural institutions and non-profit organizations for almost 20 years. In 2022, he joined Stapferhaus as its commercial director. Previously, he was head of sponsoring and fundraising at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel and responsible for WWF’s corporate partnerships in Switzerland.  

Michael studied political science and sustainable development in Geneva, Lausanne and Berlin and holds a certificate in general management from the University of St. Gallen. 

At NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2022, Michael Arnold will contribute with a digital presentation in the session “Destination innovation” on Tuesday 11 October. 

How to support innovation? Questions (many) and answers (few) on internal culture and external funding

Presentation abstract

In its exhibitions, the Stapferhaus creates a space to debate the big questions of the present, like faith, money, home, truth, gender and soon to come: nature. In 2018, the Stapferhaus opened its newly constructed, highly flexible building as a home for its interactive and sensory exhibition. As an acknowledgment for its new building and its exhibitions, the Stapferhaus received the European Museum of the Year 2020 award. Michael will speak about the importance of participation for Stapferhaus’ organisational culture, about the challenge of growing while staying agile and about the strive for funding.