Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, The Frick Collection is known for its distinguished holdings of European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. Since opening as a museum in 1935, the institution has grown significantly while preserving the intimate scale and distinctive character that have made the Frick one of the world’s most admired museums.

A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded by Helen Clay Frick in 1920 and internationally recognized as one of the leading centers for the study of Western art.

After a five-year closure of the Frick’s historic buildings, during which time a major renovation and enhancement project was completed, the Frick reopened in 2025 with new spaces for the display of art and for educational programming, including the Ian War dropper Education Room and Stephen

A. Schwarzman Auditorium. The Frick has long been a leader in, and advocate for, arts education, and in-gallery teaching with direct access to works of art displayed in historic interior spaces remains foundational to the museum’s mission to provide access, understanding, and enjoyment of the collection to the public.

Reporting to the Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, the Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement leads a dynamic team within the Frick’s Curatorial Department and upholds the highest standards of excellence, quality, and professionalism across the department’s activities. These include gallery talks and teaching for the public and school groups; private tours; lectures and symposia; seminars; studio activities and workshops;

in-gallery sketch nights;
Access programming and support; programs in collaboration with external partners onsite, offsite, and online; and a range of online programs serving audiences around the world.

The Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement participates actively in teaching, speaking to small and large groups in a variety of settings, engaging with high-level patrons, and representing the Education Department both within and beyond the museum. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential. Working closely with the Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, the Head of Education and Public Engagement develops the vision and strategy for serving the Frick’s evolving audiences and advancing the museum’s mission through innovative and inclusive educational programming grounded in the historic art of the collection.

This role nurtures, facilitates, and inspires cross‑departmental programming across the institution, including collaborations with Music and Performance, Gardens and Horticulture, and the Frick Art Research Library. As an ambassador for The Frick Collection, the Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement is responsible for strategically identifying key partnerships, developing and maintaining positive relationships with local, national, and international collaborators, and presenting an exemplary model of museum education for peer institutions, artist and scholar communities, and the public.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

• Master’s degree in art history, education, museum studies, or relevant area
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• At least 8‑10 years of experience working in a museum education setting
• Experience teaching in museum gallery spaces
• Experience with managing direct reports
• Experience overseeing and managing budgets
• Excellent technological skills and digital fluency

The physical requirements of this role are needed to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Physical requirements…