Taylor Sirchio
About Taylor Sirchio
Taylor Sirchio serves as a School Programs Educator at The Walters Art Museum in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, a position held since 2022. With a background in anthropology and art history, Sirchio has gained diverse experience in museum education and visitor engagement.
Work at The Walters Art Museum
Taylor Sirchio has been serving as a School Programs Educator at The Walters Art Museum since 2022. In this role, Sirchio focuses on developing and implementing educational programs for school groups, enhancing the museum's outreach and engagement with students. The position involves creating interactive learning experiences that align with the museum's mission to educate the public about art and culture.
Previous Experience in Education and Visitor Engagement
Prior to joining The Walters Art Museum, Taylor Sirchio worked at The Newark Museum of Art as a Gallery Host for five months in 2021. Additionally, Sirchio served as a Visitor Experience Assistant at the same museum for four months from 2021 to 2022. These roles involved facilitating visitor engagement and enhancing the overall experience for museum-goers.
Research Experience and Academic Background
Taylor Sirchio has a background in research, having worked as a Researcher for the First Year Innovation and Research Experience (FIRE) from 2017 to 2018 in College Park, Maryland. Sirchio earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, where studies focused on Anthropology, Art History, and Archaeology from 2017 to 2021.
Role as Arts Ambassador
While studying at the University of Maryland, Taylor Sirchio served as an Arts Ambassador from 2019 to 2021. This role involved promoting arts initiatives and engaging with the university community to foster appreciation for the arts. Sirchio's involvement in this position contributed to the development of arts programming within the university.
Contact for Touch Tours
At The Walters Art Museum, Taylor Sirchio is the contact for touch tours, which are designed to provide tactile experiences for visitors. These tours aim to make art accessible to individuals with visual impairments, allowing them to engage with the museum's collection in a meaningful way.