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Jacquelyn Serwer
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Florida
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| Education | Sarah Lawrence College (BA), University of Chicago (MA), City University of New York (PhD) |
| Occupation | Curator, Art Historian at Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture |
| Spouse(s) | Daniel Serwer |
Jacquelyn Days Serwer is an American art historian and curator. An art historian studies art from the past. A curator is someone who collects and organizes art for museums. Jacquelyn is an expert in American art and African American art. She is the Chief Curator at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Jacquelyn Days Serwer's Life and Career
Jacquelyn Days was born in Florida. She grew up in New Rochelle, New York. She went to Sarah Lawrence College for her first degree. Later, she earned a master's degree from the University of Chicago. In 1981, she received her doctorate in art history. This is the highest degree you can get in a subject. She earned it from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
Working at the Smithsonian
In 1985, Serwer became a curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art. She helped organize art collections there. In 1987, she put together a special art show. It was about an artist named Gene Davis. The show was called Gene Davis: A Memorial Exhibition.
Leading the Corcoran Gallery of Art
In 1999, Jacquelyn became the Chief Curator of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. This meant she was in charge of all the art collections. In 2002, she organized a big art show for the artist Larry Rivers. It was called Larry Rivers: Art and the Artist. This show traveled to different countries. Serwer worked as Chief Curator for six years.
Building the African American History Museum Collection
Jacquelyn Serwer has been very important in building the collection for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. She helped get many special items for the museum. For example, she helped acquire an original campaign office. This office was used during the 2008 campaign for Barack Obama to become President. She also helped get photographs of Coretta Scott King. These items help tell important stories about American history.
Personal Life
Jacquelyn Days Serwer is married to Daniel Serwer. They have two sons. One of their sons is a journalist named Adam Serwer.
