Seth Feman on the Chrysler: A Museum Focused on People

Dr. Feman has been with the Chrysler since 2012, when he joined the museum staff as Manager of Interpretation. A few years later, he became the Curator of Exhibitions and Curator of Photography and, in 2019, he accepted the role of the Deputy Director for Art and Interpretation. Prior to joining the Chrysler team, Feman was an educator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and taught courses in art history and material culture at William & Mary and Lewis & Clark College. He holds a PhD as well as an MA in American Studies from William & Mary and an undergraduate degree from Vassar College. How would you characterize the Chrysler’s mission? Seth Feman. The Chrysler’s official mission says it all: “The museum exists to enrich and transform lives. We bring art and people together through experiences that delight, inform, and inspire.” Our focus on people and their experiences has been a standout feature of the museum for decades. We were one of the first museums to establish a comprehensive visitor services program, and it has shaped everything…