Rachel Rearick
Executive Director, Contemporary Craft
Rachel has a demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive spaces in the arts over a career that has focused on building partnerships which leverage support for the advancement of artists. She rejoined Contemporary Craft in 2021 as Executive Director and is responsible for leading the organization towards their strategic goals.
Previously, Rachel served as the Arts and Culture Manager for Allegheny County Airport Authority; the Arts, Culture, and History Specialist for the City of Pittsburgh and was the Co-Founder of KuratedPgh, a retail gallery that focused on fine art and functional craft. She serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Shiftworks Community + Public Art, and is an artist member of both the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Print Group. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Gannon University and a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Edinboro University.
Courses Taught
- 93-807 - Museum Operations
- 93-809 - Public Art