Boston Athenæum
Kristina Wilson is a dedicated professional in the fields of development and arts management, currently serving as the Development and Membership Coordinator at the Boston Athenaeum since October 2022. With a solid background in development, Kristina previously worked at Boston University as a Development Associate in Global Leadership Development, where critical support was provided to executive leadership for development strategies and fundraising efforts. Kristina has also held key roles in collections management at Framingham State University and the Danforth Art Museum, focusing on collection logistics, care strategies, and enhancing community engagement. Earlier experience includes serving as a Graduate Assistant at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University, contributing to exhibition research and development. Kristina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Boston College and a Master of Arts in Art History from Penn State University.
Boston Athenæum
The Boston Athenæum, “Boston’s best kept secret” (Boston.com) and one of the most distinguished libraries in the nation, was founded in 1807. Its landmark 1849 building and architecturally significant reading rooms at 10½ Beacon Street welcome readers, thinkers, writers, and learners in the heart of Boston. Highlights of the library’s holdings include the King’s Chapel Library collection, with roots in the 17th-century settlement of Boston; rare publications in Native American languages; the personal library of George Washington; historic early European printed works; and numerous works of fine art, including portraits of notable Americans such as Hannah Adams, John Marshall, and Alexander Hamilton, and by artists such as Gilbert Stuart, John Singer Sargent, Allan Rohan Crite, and Polly Thayer Starr. An extensive collection on the art of the book includes exquisite and rare examples from many eras of bookbinding and fine printing, as well as contemporary artists’ books. Learn more at bostonathenaeum.org.