Rozenia Johnson

Highly determined, detailed and task oriented Curator with more than 7 years of experience, who is interested in exploring new and innovative visions in exhibition development, interpretation, and collections management.

Professional Experience

Assistant Curator
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Detroit, Michigan (1997 – Present)
Curate and assist with overall development of in-house
exhibitions, planningof all traveling exhibitions; budget preparation and contract review.
Coordinate the Contemporary Artists’ Program: review artist portfolios, prepare artist biographies, direct Selection Committee, review/revise guidelines, develop exhibition
schedule, recommend educational programs.
Enhance community outreach programs by teaching Faith Based Initiatives, a series of courses in artifact preservation and basic exhibition methods for diverse local clergy.
Assist with preparation of Condition Reports on artifacts for
exhibition installation/deinstallation.
Active member of Primary Exhibit Team and Extended Exhibit Team.
Active member of Curatorial Collections Committee.