Bridget Gallagher-Larkin is a professional in the museum education field, having worked in various roles at organizations such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Museum of Russian Art, and The Preservation Society of Newport County. With a background in education and art history, Bridget has created and managed educational programs for learners of all ages and abilities, developed online resources, collaborated with educators, and directed logistical aspects of educational programming. Bridget's expertise lies in creating engaging and sustainable programming that connects audiences with art, history, and culture.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. Mia's permanent collection has grown from 800 works of art to almost 90,000 thousand objects. The collection includes world-famous works that embody the highest levels of artistic achievement, spanning five thousand years and representing the world's diverse cultures across all continents. Mia has seven curatorial areas: Arts of Africa & the Americas; Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts, Textiles & Sculpture; Asian Art; Paintings; Photography and New Media; and Prints and Drawings. More at http://www.artsmia.org