Earl A. Powell III, director of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, today announced the appointment of Franklin Kelly as the deputy director and chief curator, effective October 1, 2008. Currently senior curator of American and British Paintings, a post he has held since 2002, Kelly will succeed Alan Shestack, who has been deputy director and chief curator of the National Gallery of Art since December 1993.
“Alan Shestack has had a stellar career of 43 years of leadership and service to some of America’s finest museums and has overseen major developments during his 15 years at the National Gallery of Art,” said Powell. “Franklin Kelly’s scholarship, curatorial expertise, and knowledge of the Gallery and the art world have prepared him well for his new role as deputy director and chief curator.”
Tuesday, May 6, 2008