A message from Jon L. Seydl, Director of Curatorial Af Affairs fairs As an art historian, I long admired Worcester’s collections, assembled with such remarkable taste and intelligence. It’s been a joy getting to know the objects here; every day another incredible surprise jumps out in the galleries or in storage. However, what really drew me here was the opportunity to be part of such a pivotal moment in the museum’s history, with WAM on the forefront of some of the most exciting developments going on in American museums today. Rethinking the distribution of the galleries, creating narratives of connections, and allowing art to pervade every corner of the institution—these are the exciting challenges ahead of us. At the same time we are reaching out to new audiences, especially families, and our many local colleges and universities. A remarkable curatorial team — curators, conservators, registrars, art handlers, and an exhibition designer—alongside our colleagues in audience engagement will make this happen. There’s so much to do! A dynamic exhibition program, reinstalling the collections, integrating the Higgins Armory, creating a stronger digital presence, and thinking about new stories—this is an exciting time to be at WAM.
Pictured: Jon Seydl
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