Sarah- You are right- having both is the ideal. A good example of this is The Phoenix Art Museum. They have co-directors, one with a stong background in Business, the other in Art History. I believe the answer to your question depends on the size and make up of the remaining staff. Curatorial content specialists might be in place in larger institutions while in smaller institutions the director might be business manager/curator/exhibit designer/marketer! One would have to know the museum's situation and mission before deciding which emphasis is more needed in a director. Sandra L. Harris Arizona State Capitol Museum