Dr. Nancy Barton

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Biography

Nancy Barton is a Clinical Professor at NYU Steinhardt, where she focuses on art education and art professions. With a successful career spanning over 25 years, she has designed global art sites across Berlin, Ghana, and Abu Dhabi, and served as Chair of the Art Department. Barton's innovative work integrates photography, installation, and social art practices emphasizing rural-urban collaboration, social equity, and feminism. She founded the Prattsville Art Center after Hurricane Irene devastated the area in 2012, establishing a residency program aimed at community recovery and creative placemaking. Her work has received support from various institutions including the National Endowment for the Arts and has been exhibited at prominent venues such as the Museum of Modern Art. Barton's teaching and lectures on creative placemaking have reached audiences in Asia, Africa, and Europe, contributing significantly to contemporary art discourse.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.