Liz Munsell has been appointed Vice President of Curatorial Arts and Programs at Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arts, a creative nonprofit in Gowanus. She will develop public programming, exhibitions, and community engagement, while overseeing artist residencies and art fairs, including the upcoming Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair. She succeeds Diya Vij, who left to become New York City's cultural affairs commissioner.
This appointment signals Powerhouse Arts's commitment to strengthening its curatorial vision and public-facing programs under experienced leadership. Munsell's background at major institutions like the Jewish Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, brings a blend of traditional museum expertise and a desire to innovate institutional support for artists, aligning with Powerhouse's focus on material, technical, and community resources.