Harry Philbrick
Harry Philbrick is the founding director of the nonprofit arts organization and future space for contemporary art, Philadelphia Contemporary. From 2011 to 2016 he was Director of the Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and previously, Director of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum from 1996 to 2010..
At PAFA, Philbrick developed new school and community education programs and strengthened the presence of contemporary art within the historic museum’s collection and exhibition program. Philbrick started at The Aldrich Museum as Director of Education, developing the groundbreaking “Student Docent Program” that trained young people to lead tours for their peers. Under Philbrick’s directorship, the Aldrich expanded to increase exhibition space and create an education center and sculpture garden.
Curated or co-curated exhibitions including:
