As Interim Director for the Martin Art Gallery, I oversaw all aspects of gallery operations — from curating exhibitions and managing budgets to supervising staff and student interns. I led strategic planning, strengthened campus and community partnerships, and enhanced the gallery’s role as a teaching resource. During my tenure, I launched new programming, improved collection stewardship, and positioned the gallery as a more visible and vital part of the college’s cultural life.
Muhlenberg College, Allentown
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, my work involved research, cataloging, and donor relations within Watson Library. I assisted with fair market value appraisals, liaised with private collectors, and supported acquisitions — particularly in Japanese print and photographic materials. My role bridged scholarship and collection strategy, contributing to the library’s growth and public accessibility.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
As Interim Director, I oversaw all aspects of gallery operations — from curating exhibitions and managing budgets to supervising staff and student interns. I led strategic planning, strengthened campus and community partnerships, and enhanced the gallery’s role as a teaching resource. During my tenure, I launched new programming, improved collection stewardship, and positioned the gallery as a more visible and vital part of the college’s cultural life.
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
At Sotheby’s Institute of Art, I earned my M.A. in Art Business with a focus on the future of auction catalogues, transparency, and market infrastructure. My research combined art historical analysis with market strategy, culminating in a thesis that has been cited and downloaded internationally. I also co-teach a course on navigating the evolving art world. Through this role, I bridge academic training with real-world experience, helping to shape the next generation of cultural leaders.
Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York
At the Allentown Art Museum, I contributed to the reinstallation of the American galleries by conducting research on underrepresented artists and communities. I developed interactive digital content, wrote interpretive texts, and supported curatorial decisions with archival research. My work bridged public engagement and scholarly interpretation, helping to shape a more inclusive narrative of American art.
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown
As Assistant Project Manager in the Hotel Design Management Department, Chen gained firsthand experience in design coordination and construction administration for high-end hospitality developments. He managed consultant interviews, evaluated design proposals, and helped oversee key project phases for international properties including Park Hyatt London, AC Hotel Shanghai, and The Ritz-Carlton Harbin.
Guangzhou R&F, China
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