Dr. Amy Whitaker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amy Whitaker is an Associate Professor in the Visual Arts Administration program at NYU Steinhardt. Her research and teaching span the intersections of art, economics, and politics. Whitaker is the author of four books and numerous articles; her work has been recognized with awards such as the Penrose Award for equitable economic proposals for artists and the Sarah Verdone Award for her book Museum Legs. She also received a Silver Medal from the Axiom Awards for her book Art Thinking. Her research has been featured in major publications like The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, The Guardian, Harper's, and The Atlantic. An accomplished academic, she holds an MBA, MFA, and BA from Williams College, and a PhD in Political Economy. Moreover, she has experience as an artist collaborating with prominent institutions such as the Guggenheim, MoMA, and Tate. Whitaker's innovative contributions extend to her roles as an early advisor to TED fellows and to organizations like the Joan Mitchell Foundation and OpEd Project. Her work emphasizes the importance of enhancing available teaching resources in the visual arts globally.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track
Application Checklist
  • Résumé/CV
  • MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
  • Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.