Georgia Museum of Art Appoints Michael Neumeister as Deputy Director of Curatorial and Academic Affairs
Beginning September 15, Michael Neumeister will step into the role of deputy director for curatorial and academic affairs and also serve as the curator of American art at the Georgia Museum of Art, which is affiliated with the University of Georgia. This decision follows an extensive search across the country. In his new role, he will shape the museum’s curatorial strategy for its varied collections and exhibit plans. Tricia Miller, the interim director of the museum, shared her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to have Michael Neumeister join our curatorial team. He brings extensive leadership and curatorial expertise, and we can’t wait to see his vision for the Georgia Museum come to life.” Before this, Neumeister was the senior curator at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina.
Key facts
- Michael Neumeister is appointed deputy director of curatorial and academic affairs and curator of American art at the Georgia Museum of Art.
- The appointment is effective September 15.
- The Georgia Museum of Art is part of the University of Georgia.
- The hiring followed a national search.
- Neumeister will set the museum’s curatorial vision across its collections and exhibition program.
- Tricia Miller is the interim director of the Georgia Museum of Art.
- Neumeister was most recently senior curator at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, South Carolina.
- At the Columbia Museum of Art, he led exhibition programming and directed collections growth and care.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Neumeister
- Tricia Miller
Institutions
- Georgia Museum of Art
- University of Georgia
- Columbia Museum of Art
Locations
- Athens
- Georgia
- United States
- Columbia
- South Carolina