Interview with Margaret Jane Wyszomirski, July 19, 2024

Interview Summary

This interview with Margaret Wyszomirski is part of the Women's Oral Histories in Arts Administration project, which documents the experiences and contributions of women in the field. Wyszomirski, a distinguished scholar and educator, shares her journey through academia and arts administration, highlighting her work at the National Endowment for the Arts and her pivotal role in advancing cultural policy. She reflects on her entrepreneurial initiatives, particularly in the development of arts administration programs at The Ohio State University, where she has mentored numerous PhD students. Wyszomirski's insights into the evolving landscape of arts administration education, her approach to teaching, and her advocacy for women in leadership offer valuable perspectives on the intersection of gender, policy, and the arts.

Interview Keyword

Women Arts Administration Entrepreneurship National Endowment for the Arts Cultural Policy Teaching Education PhD, Ohio State University

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