Harvard University's Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts has officially appointed Kate McNamara as its John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director. McNamara, who had been serving in the role on an interim basis since last year, is the founder of the experimental art space ODD-KIN and has held leadership positions at Providence College Galleries, Otis College of Art and Design, and Boston University Art Galleries.
This appointment signals a commitment to experimental, artist-driven programming at a major university-affiliated institution. McNamara's vision includes deepening the center's role as a contemporary art laboratory through new residencies, expanded exhibitions, and community partnerships, aiming to foster a dynamic ecosystem where art is encountered as a shared, living practice.