RISD Museum
Lily Benedict is an experienced educator and cultural professional with a background in curatorial practices and program development for K-12 audiences. Currently serving as an Educator for the RISD Museum since September 2015, Lily develops and leads school programming. In addition to this role, Lily holds positions as Secretary on the Board of Directors and Education Committee Member at the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art, contributing to STEAM education strategies. Previous experience includes curatorial work at the New Bedford Whaling Museum and project management for the Jenks Society for Lost Museums. Lily’s educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Public Humanities from Brown University and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and South Asian Studies from Cornell University.
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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.