Andrew Gardner

Andrew Gardner is an experienced arts professional currently serving as the Director of Creative Partnerships at the Public Art Fund since September 2025. Prior to this role, Gardner worked as the Curator for MTA Arts & Design at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, managing public art projects across transit systems. Previous positions include Curator and Project Manager at Meta, where Gardner focused on site-specific commissions, and Curatorial Assistant at The Museum of Modern Art, contributing to exhibitions and publications while emphasizing underrepresented artists. Gardner's early career features project management and curatorial roles at Artsy, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and The Bard Graduate Center, complemented by academic training in Design History and Material Culture from Bard College and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from American University.