The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has made the decision to lay off 15 full-time employees, many of whom were working in the education and public programs department.

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG) today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive hospitality partner of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a new museum founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson set to open in Los Angeles in 2026.Through this strategic partnership, OVG will manage and operate all food and beverage services across the museum's 11-acre campus in Los Angeles' Exposition Park, including an all-day café and a signature restaurant that will become a standalone dining destination in the city. OVG will also oversee hospitality for private events hosted at the museum.With hospitality as a cornerstone of the guest experience, OVG brings extensive expertise in premium venue services to elevate dining and event offerings. The partnership will be spearheaded by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, OVG's London-based luxury hospitality subsidiary. The diverse client list features some of the leading performance arts centers in the world such as Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and London's Royal Albert Hall, and world-class restaurants such as the exclusive Ra Ra Room at PHX Arena and Curtain Call in Philadelphia's Kimmel Center."We are honored to be part of this visionary cultural destination and will deliver a transformative hospitality program that is as inspiring as the stories the Lucas Museum will share," said Oak View Group Chairman & CEO Tim Leiweke. "This is more than food and beverage – it's about curating moments that resonate."About the Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtFounded by philanthropists George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art seeks to engage people with the power of illustrated storytelling