The Studio Museum In Harlem

Collection management: in conjunction with the curatorial team, collection management also spent most of fy25 preparing for the november 2025 building opening, providing labor and logistics for the installation of the inaugural exhibitions including tom lloyd, from now: a collection in context, and to be a place, in addition to newly-commissioned works by camille norment, christopher myers and kapwani kiwanga. collection management also continued its long-term project of inventorying works, photographing them, conducting condition reports, and shipping objects to conservators and framers. this enabled the team to conserve and restore vulnerable works in the collection.

Learning and engagement: in fy25, the learning and engagement department continued to deepen connections between art and community through programs designed to nurture creativity, expand access, and support audiences across generations. school partnerships transformed local public school classrooms into collaborative art spaces where artist educators led hands-on projects rooted in inquiry-based methods of exploration, strengthening student engagement with artists of african descent and the museum's collection while supporting teachers with tailored art-based curriculum.community partnerships provided sustained creative engagement for organizations across harlem and new york city, offering artmaking workshops, artist visits, and collaborative installations that centered wellness, reflection, and community storytelling. these partnerships engage community members including older adults, youth impacted by the juvenile court and foster care systems, and individuals navigating reentry, reinforcing the museum's commitment to accessible, community-centered arts education.teen programs fostered a supportive environment for young people to explore identity, develop artistic and communication skills, and connect with practicing artists. the studio museum's signature youth program, expanding the walls: making connections between photography, history and community celebrated its 25th year, with an intensive photography-based curriculum, complemented by field excursions, artist talks, and intergenerational collaborations that nurtured confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging among participants. family programs, including monthly lil' studio sessions, provided pathways for families to explore art together and continued to extend the museum's connection with families in community-based organizations such as local libraries. studio museum institute programs, including fellowships, internships, museum education practicum and arts leadership praxis continued to cultivate the next generation of arts cultural workers and leaders in the field. public programs organized free public events offering opportunities for audiences to engage with the studio museum's artists in residence and to connect with exhibitions through programming featuring artists, curators, and scholars.

Marketing and communications: through fy25, the marketing and communications department focused on the ideation, planning, and implementation of the studio museum's fall 2025 grand reopening campaign through earned, owned, and operated channels. with the support of external contractors and agencies, the team shaped a multi-platform print, digital, and ooh marketing campaign that leveraged the museum's branding, core messaging, and permanent collection to build momentum toward the opening of its new building. the team also mapped out a robust framework to amplify the museum's mission, history, programs, and leadership through local, national, and international press. the museum continued to expand its digital content by publishing short and long-form video content that offered a behind-the-scenes look at its reopening and inaugural exhibitions, and creating audio experiences contextualizing prominent themes and works in the permanent collection.retail and visitor services: the retail department developed