Jason Vrooman, former chief curator and director of engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion at Middlebury College Museum of Art, has joined Shelburne Museum as the Stiller Family Foundation Director of Education.
“Jason is an engaged and a highly experienced museum educator who joins Shelburne Museum at an exciting time as museums reflect on relevance and reinvigoration in educational programming in the post-pandemic world,” said Thomas Denenberg, John Wilmerding Director of Shelburne Museum. “I have long admired Jason’s work, and I’m pleased to welcome him to Shelburne Museum.”
At Middlebury, Vrooman partnered with faculty across the curriculum to incorporate art into their syllabi, led trainings and tours for local K-12 teachers and students, expanded access to and diversified membership in Middlebury’s student museum guide program, and promoted physical accessibility. He also developed an internship program preparing students for ethical and equitable careers in the arts.
Among his duties as chief curator, he spearheaded new acquisitions, curated exhibitions and chaired the committee charged with reinstalling Middlebury's permanent collection galleries to be more global and inclusive.
Vrooman is a graduate of Middlebury College and holds a master's degree in the history of art from Williams College and a doctorate in fine arts from New York University.