Storm King Art Center Welcomes Anne Reeve as Senior Curator
Storm King Art Center, a prominent outdoor sculpture park located in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, has officially announced the appointment of Anne Reeve as its new Senior Curator. This significant development comes after an extensive search process spanning over eighteen months. Reeve, celebrated for her profound understanding of modern and contemporary sculpture, will assume her role on November 1st, bringing a wealth of experience from her distinguished tenure at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Her arrival is anticipated to invigorate the institution's artistic direction, fostering innovative exhibitions and public engagement within its expansive natural setting.
Anne Reeve’s background is deeply rooted in the world of sculpture, making her an ideal fit for Storm King. Before joining the team in the Hudson Valley, she served as a curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., where she was instrumental in managing their significant collection of modern and contemporary works. Her curatorial journey began at Glenstone, a private contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland, which is also renowned for its vast outdoor sculpture collection. This experience provided her with an intimate understanding of large-scale installations and their interaction with diverse landscapes. At Storm King, Reeve will transition from the Hirshhorn's 1.3-acre sculpture garden to an impressive 500-acre open-air museum, a change that promises new opportunities for artistic exploration and display.
In her statement regarding the new role, Reeve expressed her enthusiasm for joining Storm King, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the institution's commitment to serious sculptural discourse. She emphasized her excitement about the prospect of curating in an environment where the interplay of scale and landscape presents unique possibilities for both sculpture and the artists who create it. Reeve conveyed her eagerness to collaborate with the team at Storm King, which she already holds in high regard, looking forward to contributing to the center's esteemed artistic legacy.
Reeve's appointment follows the promotion of Nora Lawrence, who transitioned from artistic director and chief curator to become the outdoor museum's first executive director in January 2025. Lawrence is notable as the first individual outside the founding family to lead Storm King since its establishment by businessman Ralph E. Ogden in 1960. Lawrence conveyed her excitement about Reeve joining the team, praising her extensive knowledge and sensitive approach to how artists engage with natural environments. She believes Reeve's insights will be crucial as Storm King continues to develop ambitious projects that address contemporary issues, underscoring that Reeve’s inquisitive and thoughtful approach perfectly aligns with the core mission of the institution.
During her time at the Hirshhorn, Reeve played a pivotal role in several landmark exhibitions. She co-curated “Lee Ufan: Open Dimension” (2019-2020), which marked the museum's inaugural single-artist outdoor exhibition and represented Ufan's largest outdoor installation in the United States to date. Additionally, she curated “Put It This Way: (Re)Visions of the Hirshhorn Collection” (2022–2023), a significant exhibition that showcased works by women and nonbinary artists from the permanent collection. Her leadership also extended to the curatorial program for the renovation of the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden, which is slated to reopen on October 31, precisely one day before she commences her new position at Storm King Art Center, marking a seamless transition in her distinguished career.
This new chapter for Storm King Art Center, with Anne Reeve at the curatorial helm, is set to further enrich its reputation as a leading destination for monumental sculpture and environmental art. Her proven track record of innovative exhibition development and deep engagement with artists will undoubtedly inspire fresh perspectives and groundbreaking projects, reinforcing the center’s dedication to fostering a dynamic dialogue between art, nature, and contemporary thought.