Cheekwood
Carrie Harper Wiklund possesses extensive experience in sales, education, and historical interpretation. Currently serving as Sales Lead at Cheekwood since May 2019, Carrie oversees employee training, product management, and online sales. Prior roles include Director of Online Sales for KELLOGG SISTERS FEED AND SEED LLC and Historic Interpreter at Belle Meade Plantation. Carrie has also contributed as a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in early childhood education, alongside various volunteer positions, such as Docent and Vice President at Friends of the Museums Singapore. Education credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Kansas, a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Certificate from the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute, and an Early Childhood Teaching Credential from the Houston Montessori Center.
Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate. Since being converted into a museum of art and botanical garden in 1960, Cheekwood has presented world-class art exhibitions, spectacular gardens and an historic estate unlike anything else. Each year, Cheekwood welcomes over 400,000 visitors, making it one of the city’s top cultural attractions, with over 20,000 member households. Visitors enjoy family activities, programming for all ages and year-round festivals celebrating the four seasons. From 250,000 blooming bulbs in the spring to one mile of holiday lights in the winter, there’s always something to see at Cheekwood.