ELIZA CUDDY ’10
VP, Portfolio Manager, Head of North America SFSSotheby’s New York City, New YorkWFU Class of 2010Major: Art History, Economics LinkedIn DeacLink: What did you study at Wake? What year did you graduate? Eliza Cuddy: I was a double major in Art […]
Langley Lease ’14
This interview was conducted in summer 2020. Exhibits Manager, National Children’s Museum Washington, DCWFU Class of 2014Major: Art HistoryMinor: History DeacLink: Please walk us through your path from graduation day to your current job. Langley Lease: While in college I interned at a number of […]
REHANA ABBAS
Rehana Abbas was certain of one thing upon arrival at the Forest- she wanted to work in the arts. From graduation, she completed internships, PR roles, an MBA at Yale, and development jobs for museums. Now Director of Philanthropy for the Oakland Museum of California, […]
DEVON GILBERT ’17
Devon Gilbert took part in WFU programs such as Management in the Arts and the SUAAC ‘Art Buying Trip’ before graduating in 2017. He also took advantage of internships at SECCA, Cristin Tierney Gallery and Christie’s during undergrad. The Winston-Salem native walked us through his […]
LUCY ZIMMERMAN ’09
Lucy Zimmerman is currently the Assistant Curator at the Wexner Center for the Arts at the Ohio State University. Read on to see how Lucy’s senior thesis jumpstarted her museum career. Assistant CuratorWexner Center for the Arts at the Ohio State University Columbus, OHWFU Class […]
SPECIAL FEATURE: REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS ON 2018 BY CAITLIN BERRY Gallery Director, Washington DC Hemphill Fine Arts WFU Class of 2009 Next up in our special ‘Reflections’ series is gallery director Caitlin Berry. This heartfelt recap on 2018 is both inspiring and encouraging. Read on and enjoy! 2018 has […]
KATY REIS ’04
Katy Reis (pictured left) is the co-founder of Reis Leahy Art Advisors in Columbus, Ohio. Katy recently walked us through her path from Winston-Salem to the burgeoning Midwestern art scene. Co-FounderReis Leahy Art Advisors Columbus, OHWFU Class of 2004Major: SpanishMinor: Art History & Studio Art […]
LEIGH ANNE WHITE ’11
Leigh Anne White graduated from Wake with a Studio Art major and Art History minor. Her career path since has been guided by a strong desire to help others whilst keeping in the art & museums realm. Read on to learn about her story and […]
MARY LEIGH CHERRY ’97
Mary Leigh Cherry serves as Director at the newly opened location of Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in Los Angeles. In July 2018, Mary Leigh spoke with us about job hunting, owning a gallery, the future of art and tech, and much more. Director Tanya Bonakdar Gallery […]