Gail Davidson began her impressive curatorial career at Cooper Hewitt in 1987, as First Assistant Curator. During her 28-year tenure at the museum, she has worked under four directors, seen the creation of multiple new departments, and witnessed the incorporation of technology into the visitor experience. On the eve of her retirement as Curator and...

Can you explain the type of work you do at Cooper Hewitt? I edit, store, and deliver images. I have been fortunate to work on some large imaging projects that will be seen in the museum opening—from the interactive digital displays to the beautiful books about our collections objects. What was your background before coming...

Can you explain the type of work you do with Cooper Hewitt? As the youth programs manager, I arrange all of the workshops, college tours, and studio visits for DesignPrep, Cooper Hewitt’s free teen programs. Our programs connect high school students to professional designers in different disciplines who lead hands-on workshops. Students tackle design challenges...