A Conversation with Eileen Jeng Lynch

A Conversation with Eileen Jeng Lynch

Author: art business journal May 12, 2023 Duration: 28:20

“Making the Invisible Visible”: a Conversation with Eileen Jeng Lynch.

Join Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, and Eileen Jeng Lynch, Director of Curatorial Programs at the Bronx Museum, for a riveting discussion about forging a new path and her dynamic role at the museum. Taking the “scenic route”, Jeng Lynch’s journey may have been circuitous, yet the skills she honed – and her unflinching vision of a meaningful career – helped her make her way to the top.

In only 8 months, Jeng Lynch has utilized her vision to benefit the museum, it’s programming, and perhaps most importantly, the local community. Tune in to this inspiring story about being true to yourself, taking pride in starting over, and creating a safe and engaging space that truly serves everyone.


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