{"id":241320,"date":"2025-05-14T11:10:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/entertainment\/art\/pma-names-new-head-of-education-portland-museum-of-art\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:10:14","slug":"pma-names-new-head-of-education-portland-museum-of-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=241320","title":{"rendered":"PMA Names New Head of Education \u2014 Portland Museum of Art"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is pleased to announce Sarah Timm as the museum\u2019s new Peggy L. Osher Head of Education. With over a decade of experience in museum education, strategic planning, and interpretive programming, Timm brings a deep commitment to inclusive engagement and community-centered learning to her new role at the PMA. \u00a0
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Timm joins the museum from the Maine Maritime Museum (MMM), where she has served as Director of Education since 2016. At MMM, she led a range of successful initiatives that connected audiences to Maine\u2019s maritime history and environmental future. Drawing on her background in art history, Timm has built innovative and inclusive learning experiences that bring relevance to all corners of the collection by centering human stories and diverse voices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMy leadership at the PMA will be grounded in three core values,\u201d says Timm. \u201cRange of perspective; commitment to collaborative creativity; and a clarity of vision that positions the PMA as a vital community partner. I am excited to apply my experience designing interpretive strategies that foster dialogue and discovery.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Timm\u2019s past work includes developing Re|Sounding<\/em>, a collaborative exhibition addressing Maine\u2019s maritime connections to slavery, and launching MMM\u2019s first high school internship program, Green Teens, focused on environmental storytelling. Under her leadership, the museum saw a 520% increase in school visitation and a 340% increase in education fundraising. She also served as the founding chair of MMM\u2019s DEAI Committee and secured major funding from institutions including the National Endowment for the Humanities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSarah brings a remarkable blend of strategic vision, creativity, and inclusive leadership,\u201d says Shalini Le Gall, the PMA\u2019s Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs. \u201cHer approach to education and interpretation is rooted in dialogue and connection, qualities that align perfectly with the PMA\u2019s mission and values.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Timm holds an MA in Art History from Florida State University and serves on the Board of Directors for the Museum Education Roundtable, which promotes research and advancement in museum education internationally. Known for her collaborative style and passion for mentorship, she has worked across departments to align exhibitions, programs, and partnerships with institutional goals and audience needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that art in any form can spark curiosity, belonging, and conversation,\u201d Timm says. \u201cWhether it’s a Winslow Homer painting or a student mural, I look forward to cultivating a museum experience that reflects the richness of our communities and invites everyone into the conversation.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This announcement follows the success of Art in Bloom, the museum\u2019s beloved annual celebration of art and flowers, which welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors over five days\u2014breaking attendance records and highlighting the potential to revitalize Portland\u2019s Arts District. With a transformative campus expansion on the horizon, the PMA is investing in bold, inclusive leadership to shape the future of public engagement and interpretation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n