Karina Corrigan's interests center on the material culture of global connections. In her curatorial practice she oversees the largest, most comprehensive public collection of art made in China, Japan and South Asia for export to other cultures. In her role as Associate Director–Collections, Corrigan explores new ways to celebrate the museum’s rich and storied collection by spearheading new research; enhancing access through increased documentation, digitization and display; and providing guidance for acquisitions. She is the coordinating curator for Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 years of Flemish Masterworks.

Jessica Yurwitz is an artist, educator and owner of Slow River Studio in Topsfield, MA. With over 30 years of teaching and leadership experience, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University and Principal Certification from Northeastern University. She founded Slow River Studio in 2018 to help adults develop their artistic skills and build community through creativity. Jessica’s teaching philosophy emphasizes that anyone can become an artist with the right guidance and encouragement.