Claire Altizer is a North Carolina native currently based in NYC at the Dedalus Foundation. Claire shares her journey with us, from a Scales studio major to helping lead Motherwell’s legacy institution. Registrar & Exhibitions ManagerDedalus Foundation New York City, NYWFU Class of 2009Major: Studio […]
Meaghan Steele studied abroad, mastered the Spanish language, and dove headfirst into art history during her Wake undergrad years. Upon graduation, Steele worked internships in museums and galleries before landing in the auction house realm. Speaking to us now as a Sotheby’s associate business manager, […]
Rudy Shepherd completed a double major in Studio Art and Biology in his time at Wake Forest. Since graduation, Rudy has established himself as both an artist in New York and an educator in Pennsylvania (which is no easy feat). We recently asked Rudy about his […]
Emma Hunsinger is a dynamo: ambitious, wickedly funny, and mega talented in the artistic department. While at Wake, Hunsinger was a member of the Lilting Banshees and a selected member of the 2013 Student Union Art Acquisition trip. We caught up with her recently to […]
Artist and entrepreneur Thaddeus Stephens is a true hustler, having developed myriad skills across his time at and after Wake Forest. Currently running his own business in Brooklyn, Thad was kind enough to walk us through his story and impart some very good advice. FOUNDERBRADY […]
Abby Bauman has enjoyed a winding path since graduating in 2009. Starting in PR, on to a development role at DC’s National Gallery of Art, and joining Christie’s New York in 2012, Abby reflects on her journey and shares the advice she’s gathered along the […]
Everyone in the Wake Forest arts community knows the name Cristin Tierney. Blazing a trail into New York’s renowned Chelsea district in 2010, Cristin established a presence with her eponymous contemporary gallery. We recently learned what drove her transition from Wake English major to NYC gallerist. GALLERIST, […]
At the time of the interview, William was based in New York and working at the Metropolitan Museum. Since then, he has moved to Pennsylvania and is currently the Director of the Lehigh University Art Galleries. FORMER MANAGING EDUCATORMETROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART New York, New […]
Margaret Gristina came to Wake for a Business major, but after one Art History course she knew she’d discovered her passion. Currently serving as Senior Specialist and Head of Sale in the Chinese Works of Art Department at Christie’s New York, Margaret spoke with us […]
Artist Bentrice Jusu is best described by the word ‘passion’. Every project and venture she carries out is infused with a palpable and pure energy. Take for instance ‘Both Hands’, a non profit youth arts program which Bentrice founded in 2011 as a sophomore. Purposeful, […]