Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick

Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick joined the Chrysler Museum of Art in 2022. As Deputy Director of Public Learning and Engagement, develops and implement strategies to reach the needs and interests of the Museum’s diverse community through a range of dynamic public programming and community-based initiatives. She manages K-12 education, outreach, public programs, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library and the robust docent program.

Shelnut-Hendrick has more than 30 years of museum experience focused on museum-community integration, object-based learning and engagement, and audience development. Holding key positions at the Baltimore Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Crocker Art Museum, and as Executive Director of the Star-Spangled Banner Museum, she is known for creating innovative programming that redefines how museums serve, support, and work in concert with their communities. Shelnut-Hendrick has received numerous awards and honors, including being named a 2022 Exceptional Women of Color (EWOC) Honoree and the 2017 Museum Educator of the Year by the National Association of Art Education. She is one of the founders of the Forum for Leadership in Art Museum Education (FLAME) and continues to serve on FLAME’s national leadership team.

Shelnut-Hendrick’s curiosity, sense of adventure and commitment to community all work together to create meaningful experiences for all. She hopes to be part of a broad museum movement that leaves no doubt that museums can be relevant, just, and essential to all.