Wendy was the Museum’s first curator, a position she held from 1974-2015. She continues to contribute to the Museum as a researcher as well as consultant on special projects. Her areas of expertise include the Italian Renaissance, ancient art, and the decorative arts. She holds an MA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an AB from Smith College.

Click here to read a tribute to Wendy Watson, written upon her retirement in 2015.