Katherine Jentleson
About Katherine Jentleson
Katherine Jentleson serves as the Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA. She has a background in art history, holding a Ph.D. from Duke University and experience at institutions such as the American Folk Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.
Work at High Museum of Art
Katherine Jentleson serves as the Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the museum's focus on folk and self-taught art. Her role involves curating exhibitions, managing collections, and engaging with the community to promote understanding and appreciation of this art form.
Previous Experience at American Folk Art Museum
Prior to her current role, Katherine Jentleson worked as an Affiliated Researcher at the American Folk Art Museum in New York, NY, from 2013 to 2014. During her 11-month tenure, she engaged in research and contributed to the museum's initiatives related to folk art.
Fellowship at Smithsonian Institution
Katherine Jentleson was a Douglass Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in American Art at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., from 2014 to 2015. Her 9-month fellowship allowed her to deepen her research in American art, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Jentleson earned her Ph.D. in History of Art from Duke University, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Cornell University, completed from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation supports her expertise in art history and curatorial practices.
Academic Role at Duke University
During her time at Duke University, Katherine Jentleson served as a PhD Candidate in the Department of Art, Art History and Visual Studies from 2010 to 2015. In this role, she engaged in advanced studies and research, contributing to her development as a scholar in the field of art history.