Temple University

John Hatfield (MFA '89) serves on the Tyler School of Art and Architecture's faculty as Professor of Practice and Director of the Arts Management track in the Art History program. He has over 30 years’ experience with art organizations including as Executive Director of Socrates Sculpture Park, NY and Executive Director of Silver Arts Projects in New York. Previously, Hatfield spent 17 years in various capacities at the New Museum, New York. As the museum's deputy director, he oversaw multiple departments, contributed to strategic planning and new building construction. Over many years at the New Museum, Hatfield worked intimately with curators and artists on over a hundred museum exhibitions. Hatfield served as assistant vice president for Memorial, Cultural and Civic Programs at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation managing the largest public design competition in the world for the September 11th memorial and selection process. He has served on many panels and juries; curated exhibitions; lectured on art in the public realm; and advised organizations throughout the country on public art.

• Above: Living Pyramid (2016) by Agnes Denes. Images courtesy of Socrates Sculpture Park.