Liz Diament

Liz Diament has served as a Senior Museum Educator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC for over two decades, where she expertly manages the museum's extensive docent program of 130 volunteers and designs innovative visitor-centered experiences. Her educational background combines an Art History degree from Manchester University, England, with a Master's in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education, New York. As a leader in experiential museum education, she has developed internationally acclaimed professional development workshops for educators, both in-person and online, while co-planning the National Gallery's Summer Institute for Educators. Her expertise in integrating Project Zero's research into museum education has influenced her approach to creating meaningful art experiences for diverse audiences. Working alongside Julie Carmean, she has contributed significantly to the Gallery's educational initiatives, including the development of critical thinking routines through art appreciation. Her commitment to making art accessible extends beyond traditional museum education through her regular workshops exploring the intersection of Jewish texts, history, and artistic interpretation.