April 21, 2026 Image Keisha Williams, director and curator of galleries and exhibitions at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, is the subject of a newly published interview by Voyage Minnesota in their Inspiring Stories series, highlighting her career and curatorial approach.Raised in Hopkins, Minnesota, Williams pursued art history and anthropology at Northern Illinois University before continuing her studies in the United Kingdom. She earned advanced degrees from the University of Leeds and Richmond University, focusing on museum studies and curatorial practice.Williams began her professional career at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where she worked in contemporary art and contributed to projects including the Minnesota Artist Exhibition Program and the exhibition Mapping Black Identities. She joined MCAD in 2022, where she now oversees exhibitions in the college’s galleries and directs major fellowship programs supporting emerging and established artists.In the interview, Williams describes her work as rooted in storytelling and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of creating exhibitions that resonate with audiences and support artists’ growth. She also highlighted the role of mentorship and collaboration in shaping her career in a competitive arts field.Learn MoreConversations with Keisha Williams(voyageminnesota.com—March 5, 2026)