The Director of the Institute of Fine Arts works closely with the Deputy Director, the Director of Graduate Studies, the Chair of the Conservation Center, and the other members of the Institute faculty to shape and manage the Institute’s academic programs, facilities, and public events. Through membership of New York University’s presidential leadership team, the Director coordinates the Institute’s plans and activities with those of the University and Graduate School of Arts and Science. The Director’s office also fosters strong collaborative relationships to New York’s museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions, and it steers the Institute’s development efforts. Graduate students, alumni, patrons, and members of the public are at all times encouraged to bring questions and suggestions to the attention of the Director.

Tel: (212) 992-5806
Fax: (212) 992-5807

Michele D. Marincola, Interim Director

Priscilla P. Soucek, Deputy Director

Brenda Phifer Shrobe, Assistant to the Director
for Administration and Human Resources
tel: (212) 992-5806
email:

Kathleen M. Heins, Director of Development
tel: (212) 992-5804
email:

Past Directors of the Institute of Fine Arts

Mariët Westermann (2002-2008)
James R. McCredie (1983-2002)
A. Richard Turner (1979-1981)
Jonathan Brown (1973-1978)
Craig Hugh Smyth (1951-1973)
Walter S. Cook (1932-1951)

Mariët Westermann, director of the IFA, with previous directors Jonathan Brown, Craig Hugh Smyth, James R. McCredie, and Richard Turner