Amy Nelson

Amy Nelson is an experienced design manager specializing in lighting design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where responsibilities include leading exhibition and gallery lighting, managing project workflows, and consulting on museum-wide LED upgrades. With a career at the museum spanning from assistant lighting designer to senior lighting designer, significant contributions include the implementation of innovative lighting solutions and adherence to conservation and ADA standards. Prior experience consists of managing studio operations for prominent artists as an independent contractor and overseeing shop conditions at Pratt Institute. Nelson holds a Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design from the New York School of Interior Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts with a focus on sculpture from Pratt Institute. Continuing education in design is ongoing at The New School.