January 30, 2012 Amon Carter Museum of American Art Announces New Interpretation Manager
Fort Worth, TX, January 30, 2012—The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to announce that Jenna Madison has joined its nationally-recognized Education Department in the newly created position of Interpretation Manager.
Over the last decade, the Amon Carter has developed programs to make its collection relevant to the museum’s diverse audiences. Interpretive resources such as audio tours and family guides have been widely used by guests of all ages, and Madison will continue to produce innovative methods that enhance how visitors connect with art.
“With her background in artwork interpretation and her passion for sharing art with a variety of audiences, Jenna is the perfect fit to work across departments to design new opportunities for our visitors,” says Stacy Fuller, director of education.
Madison has eight years of experience as a museum educator specializing in interpretation, previously holding positions at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She has a bachelor’s degree in art history from the Metropolitan State College of Denver and a master’s degree in art history from San Jose State University.
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art offers outstanding exhibitions and public programs for all ages and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission is always free.