Betsy Peters

Betsy Peters has a strong background in the arts and museum education. Betsy began their career in 1998 as an Assistant Curator of Education at the Knoxville Museum of Art. In 2001, they transitioned to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, where they served as the Curator of Education until 2017. Betsy then became the Director of Programs for the museum until 2023. In addition to their work at the museum, Betsy also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Rollins College from 2006 to 2008. Currently, they hold the position of Museum Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

Betsy Peters has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Furman University. Betsy also holds a Master of Arts degree in Art History from Vanderbilt University. Betsy further pursued their studies by obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree from Rollins College. In 2012, they attended The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools, specifically the Newport Summer School program. In 2016, Betsy participated in the Arts in Medicine Summer Intensive program offered by the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida's College of the Arts. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art" from a Coursera course. The certification was awarded in August 2015.