Judith Russi Kirshner named Art Institute Deputy Director of Education

The Art Institute of Chicago has announced the appointment of Judith Russi Kirshner . . .

photograph: Charlie Dietz

as the museum's new Deputy Director for Education and Woman's Board Endowed Chair following a national search. In this newly created position, Kirshner will evaluate all of the museum's educational efforts, collaborations, and partnership programs, and work across the museum and the city to shape a future-oriented and holistic approach to education, outreach, programs, and audiences. Kirshner's appointment reflects a renewed and systematic effort on the part of the Art Institute to expand the museum's audience, enrich the experience of all visitors, and improve access to the museum's renowned collections and exhibitions. She will assume her new position at the Art Institute on March 1, 2013. 

Kirshner resigned last November as the Dean of the College of Architecture and the Arts at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Full text of today's press release after the break.

Judith Russi Kirshner resigns as Dean of UIC College of Architecture and the Arts

UPDATE: [January 15, 2012]

From today's press release:

The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Russi Kirshner as the museum's new Deputy Director for Education and Woman's Board Endowed Chair following a national search. In this newly created position, Kirshner will evaluate all of the museum's educational efforts, collaborations, and partnership programs, and work across the museum and the city to shape a future-oriented and holistic approach to education, outreach, programs, and audiences. Kirshner's appointment reflects a renewed and systematic effort on the part of the Art Institute to expand the museum's audience, enrich the experience of all visitors, and improve access to the museum's renowned collections and exhibitions. She will assume her new position at the Art Institute on March 1, 2013. 

Original post [11/26/2012] In a press release issued late this afternoon, UIC announced that Judith Russi Kirshner is resigning as dean of the College of Architecture and the Arts as of December 31st.  Kirshner has been in the post since 1998, following a year serving as interim dean. It was under Kirshner  that Robert Somol was named Director of the School of Architecture in 2007. Kirshner will remain a member of the faculty.  Full text of the press release after the break.