Danielle Charlap

Research Assistant, Decorative Arts & Design at MUSEUM ASSOCIATES

Danielle Charlap has extensive experience in the field of curatorial work, starting with their role as a Student Curator at the Harvard Peabody Museum in 2009. Danielle then worked as a Curatorial Research Intern at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the New-York Historical Society. In 2010, Danielle became an Assistant Curator at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where they stayed until 2014. During that time, they also held the position of Curatorial Research Intern at the New-York Historical Society and a Paralegal at the New York County District Attorney's Office. In 2013, Danielle continued to expand their curatorial experience by working as a Curatorial Intern at the Museum of Arts & Design and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. In 2014, they became an Associate Curator at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Later, they served as a Windgate Curatorial Intern at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 2014. Currently, Danielle is a Research Assistant at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Decorative Arts & Design department.

Danielle Charlap has a strong educational background in the field of art history and design. Danielle earned their Bachelor of Arts degree (A.B.) with a focus on History and Art History from Harvard University in 2009. During their undergraduate studies, they also had the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Cambridge in 2008, where they further pursued their interests in History and Art History.

Danielle then went on to pursue a Master of Arts degree (MA) in Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture from Bard Graduate Center from 2012 to 2014. This program provided their with a specialized understanding of decorative arts and design, expanding their knowledge in these areas.

Continuing their educational journey, Danielle is currently enrolled in the University of Southern California, where they are pursuing a PhD in Art History with a focus on Design and Craft. Additionally, they are also obtaining a Visual Studies Certificate. As a doctoral student, Danielle is delving deeper into their research interests and developing expertise in the field of art history, particularly in relation to design and craft.

Based on the provided information, Danielle has consistently pursued their passion for art history, design, and related fields, gradually expanding their knowledge and expertise through their academic endeavors.

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  • Research Assistant, Decorative Arts & Design

    May, 2018 - present

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