Gail Andrews Reflects on 40 Years at the BMA
After 40 years of service to the BMA, Gail Andrews retired as R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art in September. During her 20 years at the […]
Staff Updates
Graham C. Boettcher Named Director of BMA
The Board of Trustees of the Birmingham Museum of Art has appointed Dr. Graham C. Boettcher as its new R. Hugh Daniel Director. After a six-month national search, Boettcher replaces […]
BMA Hires New Curator of Education
The Birmingham Museum of Art announces Rachel White as its new Curator of Education. White previously served as Assistant Curator of Education at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga and […]
Director Gail Andrews Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
On Wednesday, May 24, the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) presented Gail Andrews, R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Jonnie Dee Riley Little Lifetime Achievement Award at […]
BMA Hires New Curator of American Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art announces Katelyn D. Crawford, Ph.D., as its new William Cary Hulsey Curator of American Art. Crawford currently serves as assistant curator of American art at […]
I Create Birmingham: Lana Beardslee
A native of Santa Cruz, California, Lana Beardslee is the Manager of Public Programs at the Birmingham Museum of Art. She creates hundreds of engaging programs each year, including the […]
Dr. Emily Hanna Selected for Curatorial Fellowship
Birmingham Museum of Art Senior Curator Dr. Emily G. Hanna has been accepted into The Center for Curatorial Leadership (CCL) class of 2017, as the organization celebrates one decade of […]
ArtBreak: A Curator Q&A
Don’t spend tomorrow’s lunch break at your desk! Instead, join us in the galleries for an ArtBreak with Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts Anne Forschler-Tarrasch. She’ll discuss the BMA’s Gustav […]
Meet the Manager of Public Programs Lana Beardslee
The Museum is excited to welcome our new manager of public programs, Lana Beardslee, to the BMA staff. She brings a wealth of arts education experience and enthusiasm to our […]
Meet the Coordinator for Studio Programs
The Museum is excited to welcome Meredith Knight as the new coordinator for studio programs. An Alabama native, Knight has experience teaching art everywhere from schools and museums to medium-security […]
Meet the Curatorial Fellow: Amelia Hobson
Amelia Hobson began her year-long journey at the Museum last August as the BMA/UAB Curatorial Fellow. A graduate student in UAB’s Art History program, Amelia has worked primarily with the curatorial […]
A Trip to the New York Art Book Fair
Last week I had the opportunity to travel to New York City for the 10th annual New York Art Book Fair (NYABF). The fair was started in 2006 by artist […]