Women Lead~Directing Design at New York City’s Top Museums

This is a breakthrough for New York City’s cultural institutions. Women are now leading the design vision for five iconic museums, and a milestone that must be marked in time.We’re taking this cultural moment to discuss their leadership of creative work, collaborating across channels, and fostering talent within design teams. All of this while ensuring they are bringing New York’s most discerning museum lovers…and the world inside their doors. Join us for an engaging conversation, including audience Q&A.

Our distinguished panel includes:
Alicia Cheng, Head of Design, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Stina Sawdust, Creative Director, MoMA
Catharine Weese, Director, Graphic Design, American Museum of Natural History
Hilary Greenbaum, Director of Graphic Design and Brand Creative, Whitney Museum of American Art
Carolyn Thomas, Graphic Design Lead, The Frick Collection
Moderator:
Sarah Williams, Co-CEO, Beardwood&Co, and AIGA NY President

Event Series: Fresh Dialogue
These events are critical discussions that focus on current events, personal experiences, issues of cultural relevance, and emerging topics in the world of design.

Tickets
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Haft Auditorium @FIT, 27th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, New York, United States