RISD Museum
Kris Wilton is a seasoned professional in audience engagement and digital content strategy, currently serving as the Deputy Director for Audience Engagement & Learning at the RISD Museum since April 2025. Previously, Kris held various roles at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston from September 2013 to April 2025, including Director of Creative Content and Digital Engagement, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing the design and production of digital and printed content and enhancing accessibility and audience reach. Kris's background includes extensive freelance writing and editing for notable clients such as PBS and Rolling Stone, as well as leadership positions at ARTINFO, where Kris enhanced editorial strategies and news coverage. Kris's academic foundation includes a Master of Arts in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Muhlenberg College.
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RISD Museum
The RISD Museum believes that art, artists, and the institutions that support them play pivotal roles in promoting broad civic engagement and creating more open societies. Established in 1877 as part of a vibrant creative community, the RISD Museum stewards works of art representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. We interpret our collection with the focus on the maker and we deeply engage with art and artists, presenting ideas and perspectives that can be inspiring and complex. We aspire to create an accessible and inclusive environment that fosters meaningful relationships across all communities.