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'''Kelly McKinley''' is the Deputy Director of [[Oakland Museum of California]]. Previously, she served in leadership positions at the [[Art Gallery of Ontario]], [[Bruce Mau Design]], and the [[Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego]]. Her focus is in [[museum education]], having overseen family and youth programming in many of her professional positions.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mckinley-4286a721|title=Kelly McKinley Linkedin Profile|last=McKinley|first=Kelly|date=|website=Linkedin|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=October 31, 2019}}</ref> |
'''Kelly McKinley''' is the Deputy Director of the [[Oakland Museum of California]]. Previously, she served in leadership positions at the [[Art Gallery of Ontario]], [[Bruce Mau Design]], and the [[Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego]]. Her focus is in [[museum education]], having overseen family and youth programming in many of her professional positions.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mckinley-4286a721|title=Kelly McKinley Linkedin Profile|last=McKinley|first=Kelly|date=|website=Linkedin|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=October 31, 2019}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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{{dashboard.wikiedu.org sandbox}}McKinley was born in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] to a Canadian mother and Irish father. McKinley spent much of her early life in [[Ireland]] during the time of [[The Troubles]]. In a 2019 interview, McKinley stated her first visit to a museum in [[ |
{{dashboard.wikiedu.org sandbox}}McKinley was born in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] to a Canadian mother and Irish [[Anglian (disambiguation)|Anglian]] father. McKinley spent much of her early life in [[Ireland]] during the time of [[The Troubles]].<ref name=":1" /> In a 2019 interview, McKinley stated her first ever visit to a museum in [[Omagh]], [[Northern Ireland]] was halted by the [[1981 Irish hunger strike]], and she was only able to make the trip with fellow classmates months later.<ref name=":1">McKinley, Kelly (October 28, 2019). Interviewed by Sean O'Dwyer.</ref> After moving to [[Canada]], McKinley attended [[Queen's University]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]] where she received a bachelor's degree in [[Art history|Art History]] and [[French language|French]]. Afterwards, McKinley earned her master's degree in [[Museum Studies]] at the [[University of Toronto]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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McKinley began her career in museums in 1987 while studying at Queen's University, working as a docent in the [[Agnes Etherington Art Centre]].<ref name=":1" /> McKinley then moved to the [[National Gallery of Canada]]'s Prints and Drawings Department, and secured an internship at the [[Tate]] in 1992 focusing in youth programming.<ref name=":1" /> The following year, McKinley was hired at the [[Art Gallery of Ontario]], serving from 1993 to 1996 as Coordinator of Family Programs.<ref name=":0" /> From 1996 to 1999, McKinley served as the gallery's Manager of School and Family Programs, then as Curator of Education at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from 1999 to 2002.<ref name=":0" /> During an 11-month stint, McKinley served as a project manager for [[Bruce Mau Design]] in [[Toronto]] and [[Panama City]]. Her work with Bruce Mau included branding, communications, and exhibition design. Among McKinley's clients were [[Frank Gehry]], the [[Museum of Modern Art]], [[Ian Schrager]], and the [[Biomuseo]] in [[Panama]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | McKinley resumed her work at AGO in 2002, serving as Head of Education and Public Programming, Director of Education and Public Programming, and |
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| ⚫ | McKinley resumed her work at AGO in 2002, serving as Head of Education and Public Programming, Director of Education and Public Programming, and Executive Director of Education and Public Programming. McKinley co-authored ''Meet the Group of Seven'' (1999) with David Wistow, a children's book profiling the influential [[Group of Seven (artists)|Group of Seven]] artists and their works displayed at AGO. In 2014, she was hired as the director of the Center for Experience Development and Collections at the [[Oakland Museum of California]].<ref name=":0" /> McKinley was appointed Deputy Director, her current position, in 2017. At the Oakland Museum, McKinley has overseen exhibits such as "Altered State: Marijuana in California" and "All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://museumca.org/exhibit/altered-state-marijuana-california|title=Altered State: Marijuana in California {{!}} Oakland Museum of California|website=museumca.org|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://museumca.org/exhibit/all-power-people-black-panthers-50|title=All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50 {{!}} Oakland Museum of California|website=museumca.org|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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McKinley is married and a mother of two children. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and playing [[Squash (sport)|Squash]]. McKinley currently resides in Oakland.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Publications and articles == |
== Publications and articles == |
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* Wistow, David and McKinley, Kelly. ''Meet the Group of Seven''. Toronto: Kids Can Press, |
* Wistow, David and McKinley, Kelly. ''Meet the Group of Seven''. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1999. |
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* McKinley, Kelly. "What is our museum’s social impact?" ''Medium'', A Medium Corporation, 10 July 2017, https://medium.com/new-faces-new-spaces/what-is-our-museums-social-impact-62525fe88d16. |
* McKinley, Kelly. "What is our museum’s social impact?" ''Medium'', A Medium Corporation, 10 July 2017, https://medium.com/new-faces-new-spaces/what-is-our-museums-social-impact-62525fe88d16. |
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== Professional affiliations == |
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== Awards == |
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* Ontario Museums Association Board Member (1995-1997) |
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* Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant Peer Reviewer (2001, 2018) |
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* Museum Education Roundtable Board Member (2008-2010) |
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* University of Toronto Faculty Council, Faculty of Information and Museum Studies (2008-2011) |
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* Ontario College of Art and Design University Adjunct Faculty, School of Graduate Studies, Criticism and Curatorial Practice Program (2008-2013)<ref name=":0" /> |
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* University of Toronto Sessional Instructor, School of Graduate Studies, Museum Studies Program (2012)<ref name=":0" /> |
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* ''Curator: The Museum Journal'' Editorial Board Member (2016-present)<ref name=":0" /> |
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* American Alliance of Museums Secretary, EdCom Steering Committee (2014-2016); Board Member (2016-present)<ref name=":0" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:27, 2 December 2019
Kelly McKinley is the Deputy Director of the Oakland Museum of California. Previously, she served in leadership positions at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Bruce Mau Design, and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Her focus is in museum education, having overseen family and youth programming in many of her professional positions.[1]
Early life and education
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This template should only be used in the user namespace.This template should only be used in the user namespace.McKinley was born in Montreal, Quebec to a Canadian mother and Irish Anglian father. McKinley spent much of her early life in Ireland during the time of The Troubles.[2] In a 2019 interview, McKinley stated her first ever visit to a museum in Omagh, Northern Ireland was halted by the 1981 Irish hunger strike, and she was only able to make the trip with fellow classmates months later.[2] After moving to Canada, McKinley attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario where she received a bachelor's degree in Art History and French. Afterwards, McKinley earned her master's degree in Museum Studies at the University of Toronto.[1]
Career
McKinley began her career in museums in 1987 while studying at Queen's University, working as a docent in the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.[2] McKinley then moved to the National Gallery of Canada's Prints and Drawings Department, and secured an internship at the Tate in 1992 focusing in youth programming.[2] The following year, McKinley was hired at the Art Gallery of Ontario, serving from 1993 to 1996 as Coordinator of Family Programs.[1] From 1996 to 1999, McKinley served as the gallery's Manager of School and Family Programs, then as Curator of Education at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from 1999 to 2002.[1] During an 11-month stint, McKinley served as a project manager for Bruce Mau Design in Toronto and Panama City. Her work with Bruce Mau included branding, communications, and exhibition design. Among McKinley's clients were Frank Gehry, the Museum of Modern Art, Ian Schrager, and the Biomuseo in Panama.[1]
McKinley resumed her work at AGO in 2002, serving as Head of Education and Public Programming, Director of Education and Public Programming, and Executive Director of Education and Public Programming. McKinley co-authored Meet the Group of Seven (1999) with David Wistow, a children's book profiling the influential Group of Seven artists and their works displayed at AGO. In 2014, she was hired as the director of the Center for Experience Development and Collections at the Oakland Museum of California.[1] McKinley was appointed Deputy Director, her current position, in 2017. At the Oakland Museum, McKinley has overseen exhibits such as "Altered State: Marijuana in California" and "All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50."[3][4]
Personal life
McKinley is married and a mother of two children. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and playing Squash. McKinley currently resides in Oakland.[2]
Publications and articles
- Wistow, David and McKinley, Kelly. Meet the Group of Seven. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1999.
- McKinley, Kelly. "What is our museum’s social impact?" Medium, A Medium Corporation, 10 July 2017, https://medium.com/new-faces-new-spaces/what-is-our-museums-social-impact-62525fe88d16.
Professional affiliations
- Ontario Museums Association Board Member (1995-1997)
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant Peer Reviewer (2001, 2018)
- Museum Education Roundtable Board Member (2008-2010)
- University of Toronto Faculty Council, Faculty of Information and Museum Studies (2008-2011)
- Ontario College of Art and Design University Adjunct Faculty, School of Graduate Studies, Criticism and Curatorial Practice Program (2008-2013)[1]
- University of Toronto Sessional Instructor, School of Graduate Studies, Museum Studies Program (2012)[1]
- Curator: The Museum Journal Editorial Board Member (2016-present)[1]
- American Alliance of Museums Secretary, EdCom Steering Committee (2014-2016); Board Member (2016-present)[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j McKinley, Kelly. "Kelly McKinley Linkedin Profile". Linkedin. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e McKinley, Kelly (October 28, 2019). Interviewed by Sean O'Dwyer.
- ^ "Altered State: Marijuana in California | Oakland Museum of California". museumca.org. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ "All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50 | Oakland Museum of California". museumca.org. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
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