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Emily Smith (’16)

This interview was conducted in summer 2020. Marketing & Publicity Assistant at Lionsgate Los AngelesWFU Class of 2016Major: CommunicationMinors: Studio Art & Spanish DeacLink: Please walk us through your path from graduation day to your current job. Emily Smith: Oh gosh, I took many left […]


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 […]


KAT SHUFORD ’09

Kat Shuford is a multitalented creator, leading a dual career in web design and fashion. Kat graduated from Wake with a Studio Major in 2009 and has since carved her own path in New York. She spoke with us recently to outline her journey since […]


ZANNY DOW ’17 & BROOKE EINBENDER ’17

Zanny Dow and Brooke Einbender are an ambitious pair whose bond was forged in the Scales painting studio. Together they’ve co-founded Higher Art Galleries, an online platform making the sale of student art more accessible. We spoke with the duo about their time at Wake […]


MEAGHAN STEELE ’11

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, […]


WILLIAM CROW ’95

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 […]


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