Francine Weiss, Ph.D. is an art consultant, curator, and artist with 25 years of experience in curatorial and leadership positions at art museums and 15 years of undergraduate and graduate-level teaching experience. As the Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator at the Newport Art Museum (2016-2024), she reimagined the exhibitions and publications programs to be more inclusive, engaging, and relevant. During her tenure, she increased the representation of BIPOC, LGBTQI+, and women artists in exhibitions and collections. For the past 12 years, she has also advised and consulted with artists. She has a PhD in American art and the history of photography from Boston University and a BA from Wellesley College in English.
She has held curatorial and faculty positions at:
- National Gallery of Art (Washington DC)
- Harvard University Art Museums
- Wellesley College
- Boston University
- deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Newport Art Museum
- Fitchburg Art Museum
- Simmons University
- New England College
- Photographic Resource Center at Boston University
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