ALBANY — The Albany Institute of History & Art has announced that Kristen Oehlrich, MBA, Ph.D. has been named by the museum’s Board of Trustees as its new Executive Director.
The Buffalo, New York native was most recently the Founder and President of Triumph of Flora, Strategic Art Advising in New York City.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time in the Institute’s history, as it confidently emerges from the pandemic with dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs, and collaborative initiatives.
Prior to her role at Triumph of Flora, Strategic Art Advising, Oehlrich served as Interim Assistant Director in the Research & Academic Program at The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA. Oehlrich formally begins on June 1.
The Albany Institute of History & Art, founded in 1791, is New York’s oldest museum. It is located at 125 Washington Ave.
