The Rothko Chapel Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Rothko Chapel is a Houston-based cultural and spiritual institution founded in 1971 by philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil. Inspired by the mural work of Mark Rothko, it offers a tranquil sanctuary for visitors of all beliefs and hosts contemplative programming. On the plaza, Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk stands as a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr., linking the site to broader historical and artistic contexts. The chapel pursues dual aims of contemplation and action, providing spaces for religious ceremonies across traditions and for engagement with human rights, peace, and social justice. In March 2026, it announced a memorandum of understanding with the Muhammad Ali Center to advance humanitarian leadership, civic trust, and intergenerational education focused on compassion.