Riley Harper
Emerging Museum Professional and Arts Administrator
- Role
- Production Team Assistant at Your Performing Arts Center
- Location
- Plainfield, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Riley Harper
I am a creative, detail-oriented art educator and museum professional with a strong passion for art education, cultural preservation, and engaging public experiences. I advocate for comprehensive and inclusive learning opportunities that make art and history accessible to all ages, believing that museums have the power to transform lives, foster creativity, and strengthen cultural understanding. I am deeply committed to advancing accessibility and inclusion through the Universal Design for Learning framework, ensuring that museum experiences are proactively designed to meet diverse needs and make all visitors feel represented and valued. I also believe in the importance of decolonization and ethical interpretation, emphasizing collaboration with marginalized communities to ensure authentic storytelling and transparency. Additionally, I recognize sustainability as a core responsibility for museums, promoting environmentally conscious practices that preserve both heritage and our shared future. I have a particular interest in railway heritage and history, especially in using storytelling and interactive learning to help audiences explore how transportation shaped the nation’s past and present. And I aspire to work in the museum industry as a Director of Visitor Experiences, where I can develop dynamic educational programs and events that inspire curiosity, connection, and social responsibility within communities.
Experience
Production Team Assistant
Dec 2025 — Present · Yorkville, IL, US
o Currently serving as Stage Manager for YPAC\'s production of \"Newsies Jr.\"o Assisted with auditions, rehearsals, costuming, props management, stage design, make-up, and backstage communication.o Supported front-of-house and backstage operations for youth theatre productions, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized experience for students, families, and guests.o Coordinated with directors, choreographer, vocal coach, the assistant stage manager, technical staff, and volunteers to support rehearsals, cueing, scene transitions, and live performances.o Developed several partnership agreements with local theatres and other arts organizations to borrow props, costumes, scenic pieces, and other items needed for productions.
Education
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Visual Arts Education
Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Master of Science - MS, Arts Administration and Museum Leadership
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