Catherine Walworth joins the CMA curatorial team
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Walworth, Ph.D., to Curator. Walworth joined the CMA curatorial team this spring, and she will be leading a gallery talk on modern art in the Big & Bold exhibition on Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m.
“I am delighted that Catherine has joined our staff, and I look forward to working closely with her and Chief Curator Dr. Will South to advance our exhibition program and thoughtfully grow our collection,” says Karen Brosius, CMA executive director. “Her curatorial experience will help further the CMA’s vision as a dynamic educational resource, a center for community engagement, and a destination for art and culture for our state.”
Walworth received her master’s degree from the University of Washington and her doctorate from The Ohio State University where she specialized in modern art from 1850-1950, Russian art, and early film. Starting her curatorial career at the Seattle Art Museum, Walworth has had extensive experience working at significant institutions around the country including the McNay in San Antonio and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Most recently, Walworth served as the Curatorial Research Assistant for the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she worked on exhibitions such as Hot Metal Modern: Design in Pittsburgh and Beyond. In addition to her curatorial experience, Walworth has been a freelance arts writer since 2003 and has been regularly published in The San Antonio Current, NY Arts Magazine, and Arthopper.org.
Her expertise in European art is a strong complement to the expertise in American art provided by CMA Chief Curator Will South. “Catherine’s depth of experience is a boon for the CMA’s curatorial department,” says CMA Chief Curator Will South. “But, more importantly, her broad expertise in art will enhance the CMA’s overall efforts toward fulfilling its mission.”
The gallery talk on July 7 led by Walworth in Big & Bold: Selections from the Collection serves as the first opportunity for the public to meet Catherine and hear her thoughts on some of the works by artists such as Chuck Close, Vik Muniz, and others now on view. “I look forward to building exhibitions and collections that are smart, fun, and completely unforgettable,” says Walworth. “A relaxing respite that also throws your concepts of the world completely overboard in a great way.”
On July 7, the museum is open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for First Thursdays on Main.
Program begins at 7 p.m. | Free with admission or membership.
About the CMA
The Columbia Museum of Art is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to lifelong learning and community enrichment for all. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, S.C., the CMA ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and creative educational programs. At the heart of the CMA and its programs is its collection, which encompasses 7,000 works and spans 5,000 years of art history. Established in 1950, the CMA now welcomes more than 150,000 visitors annually and is a catalyst for community creativity and education, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds. It is the recipient of a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a National Art Education Association awards for its contributions to arts education, a National Park Foundation Award, and two Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts for outstanding contributions to the arts in South Carolina. To learn more, visit columbiamuseum.org.
