Keondra Prier

Keondra Prier is a museum educator and organizer currently serving as the Mellon Initiative Project Manager at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).4 She has extensive experience in museum education, having previously worked at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum.13

In her role at the BMA, Prier is leading a significant project supported by a $150,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This initiative aims to reimagine the museum's structure and function in society through community engagement and dialogue.23

Prier's expertise lies in developing educational programs that address complex topics such as race, gender, and sexuality through art. She has worked extensively with elementary school students and teachers, helping to translate difficult subjects into age-appropriate discussions using both contemporary and historical artworks.1

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Prier played a crucial role in adapting museum education to digital platforms and highlighting the importance of museum educators in engaging with the public.1 Her current work at the BMA focuses on increasing community involvement in museum decision-making and creating more transparent and inclusive museum structures.13