Curated Conversations Presents "Behind the Curtain"

Description

As the role of the arts in the cultural life of universities evolves, research universities across the country are infusing energy into their galleries, museums, and performance spaces. Join Daniel H. Weiss, professor of the humanities at Johns Hopkins, and Marion Gill, deputy director of Stanford's Cantor Arts Center, for a virtual glimpse behind the curtain to examine how these two leading universities are re-imagining the role of museums in campus life. Stephanie Brown, director of the MA in Museum Studies assistant program, will moderate the discussion.

Daniel H. Weiss is a professor of the humanities at Johns Hopkins University and president emeritus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He previously served as president and professor of art history of Haverford College and, from 2005 to 2013, of Lafayette College.

Marion Gill is the deputy director of the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University where she is responsible for the museum's day-to-day operations and administrative management. She formerly served as the associate director of special projects at Princeton University and as the provost's delegate on major projects. In this capacity, Gill provided planning and project management support to multi-year initiatives including the art museum's expansion and rebuilding.

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