Chandi Kelley

Chandi Kelley began their work experience as the Office and Darkroom Manager at Leslie Cashen Photography from 2004 to 2011. Chandi then worked as the Office Manager at DC Arts Center (DCAC) in 2010 and as the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Outer Space in 2011. In 2009, Chandi became the Co-Founder and Administrator of Project Dispatch, LLC until 2018. From 2011 to 2020, they served as the Studio Manager at a private company. Currently, Chandi is the Head of Exhibition Planning at The Walters Art Museum, starting in 2020. Prior to this role, they worked as the Curatorial Assistant and Coordinator of Contemporary Art Initiatives at the museum from 2020 to 2023. Throughout their career, Chandi has demonstrated strong administrative skills, coordination abilities, and a focus on promoting art and fostering community engagement in various roles.

Chandi Kelley completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography from the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University from 2000 to 2004. Later on, from 2018 to 2021, Chandi pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Museology/Museum Studies at the Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs.