Kaia Black
Museum Project Manager @National Portrait Gallery
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WORK HISTORY
Museum Project Manager @National Portrait Gallery
Oversees major museum initiatives that involve multiple internaldepartments and external stakeholders- Liaises with a variety of organizations, including Smithsonian museums, other museums, embassies and government representatives, artists, portrait subjects, and community groups to present innovative projects on the subjects of American history, biography, and portraiture - Leads the development of a vibrant contemporary arts program at the museum interweaving various art forms, from dance, performance, music, and film to expand ideas about identity and challenge traditional notions of portraiture- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in complexity and scale from contemporary art installations and performances, to large public events, portrait presentations- Research and forms relationships with individuals and organizations that are potential partners to the museum to develop major contemporary art initiatives, or support to enable the museum to further its mission- Drafts memorandums of understanding and contracts and works with Smithsonian attorneys to finalize agreements
EDUCATION
Howard University
Bachelor's degree, History
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - MA, Museology/Museum Studies
ABOUT KAIA BLACK
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