Dina Deitsch Appointed as Director of Wellesley College's Davis Museum
Wellesley College has announced the appointment of Dina Deitsch as the new Ruth Gordon Shapiro '37 Director of the Davis Museum. The announcement was made by Wellesley College President Paula Johnson and Provost Courtney Coile. Deitsch, who currently serves as director and chief curator of Tufts University Art Galleries, will assume her role at Wellesley in mid-July. In their statement, Johnson and Coile highlighted Deitsch's leadership qualities, noting her dynamic vision for integrating the museum into the college's liberal arts curriculum. They emphasized her background in academic museum environments, her strong ties to the Boston art scene, and her specialized knowledge in contemporary art as key factors in her selection. At Tufts, where she has worked since 2017, Deitsch oversaw significant organizational transformations, developed a vibrant exhibition and event schedule, and fostered collaborations with campus groups to enhance the arts' prominence. This appointment marks a new phase for the Davis Museum, with Deitsch expected to guide its future direction and community engagement.
Key facts
- Dina Deitsch named new director of Davis Museum at Wellesley College
- Announcement made by Wellesley College President Paula Johnson and Provost Courtney Coile
- Deitsch currently director and chief curator of Tufts University Art Galleries
- She will start at Wellesley in mid-July
- Deitsch praised for vision in connecting museum to liberal arts program
- Her experience includes academic museums and Boston arts community ties
- At Tufts, she led organizational changes and expanded arts visibility
- Deitsch joined Tufts in 2017
Entities
Institutions
- Davis Museum
- Wellesley College
- Tufts University Art Galleries
Locations
- Boston