Caroline O'Connell

Caroline O'Connell is the Exhibitions Curator at the American Philosophical Society.13 She has extensive experience in the museum and curatorial field, with a focus on design and material culture.4 Her career includes:

Professional Experience

• Exhibitions Curator at American Philosophical Society (current position)13
• Curatorial Assistant, Special Projects at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (August 2018 - Present)1
• Collections Assistant, Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (July 2016 - July 2018)1
• Various curatorial and research positions at institutions such as Museum of the City of New York, Waddesdon Manor, and MASS MoCA1

Education

• Master's degree in Decorative Arts, Design History, & Material Culture from Bard Graduate Center (2014 - 2016)1
• Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Williams College (2007 - 2011)1

Notable Projects

O'Connell is part of the curatorial team for the upcoming exhibition "Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial" at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, scheduled to run from November 2, 2024, through summer 2025.2

Her work explores the intersections between design and material culture, contributing to exhibitions and research in decorative arts and contemporary design.4