Teaching, Research & Programmatic Engagement
Tanya Kaiser is a visual artist, curator, educator, and nonprofit program leader working at the intersection of studio practice, curatorial research, and public programming. She holds an MFA in Studio Art from Stony Brook University and brings over a decade of experience across higher education, museums, and nonprofit institutions.
Her work bridges material inquiry with institutional practice, positioning exhibitions and programs as sites of critical engagement that connect artists, scholars, students, and the public.
Her work bridges material inquiry with institutional practice, positioning exhibitions and programs as sites of critical engagement that connect artists, scholars, students, and the public.
Exhibitions & Curatorial Projects
Tanya has curated more than twenty-five exhibitions across galleries, institutional, and alternative spaces. Her curatorial approach treats exhibitions as platforms for discourse—integrating artist talks, panels, workshops, and interdisciplinary programming that expand audience engagement and deepen interpretive frameworks.
She has led all aspects of exhibition development, including concept design, artist selection, installation, interpretation, and public programming, while collaborating closely with host organizations on logistics, accessibility, and audience development.
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She has led all aspects of exhibition development, including concept design, artist selection, installation, interpretation, and public programming, while collaborating closely with host organizations on logistics, accessibility, and audience development.
Inquire about exhibitions or curatorial projects
Convenings, Panels & Public Programs
Tanya designs and produces public programs that foster dialogue across disciplines. Her work includes moderating panels, organizing symposia, and leading conversations that connect artists with scholars, students, and professionals.
She has organized and participated in multi-speaker events and national conferences, including her upcoming panel at the College Art Association conference on censorship and exhibition practices .
Available for program design, moderation, and speaking engagements.
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She has organized and participated in multi-speaker events and national conferences, including her upcoming panel at the College Art Association conference on censorship and exhibition practices .
Available for program design, moderation, and speaking engagements.
Request a program, panel, or convening
Teaching & Academic Instruction
Tanya has taught in both university and community settings as an Instructor of Record, Adjunct Faculty member, and teaching artist. She has developed and led courses in drawing and ceramics, including Foundations of Drawing at Stony Brook University, where she designed syllabi, assignments, and assessment structures to support diverse learning styles.
Her teaching areas include:
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Her teaching areas include:
- Ceramics and sculpture
- Drawing and 2D/3D foundations
- Installation and interdisciplinary practice
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Program Development, Consulting & Institutional Collaboration
Tanya partners with academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to design and implement programs that align with institutional goals. Her experience includes developing artist residencies, lecture series, interdisciplinary panels, and large-scale public initiatives.
As Founder of Kaiser Studios and former Director and Curator of Kaiser Gallery, she has led strategic planning, program design, and organizational operations while integrating curatorial vision with sustainable programming models.
Her consulting work spans program strategy, partnership development, logistics, and evaluation, with a focus on creating meaningful experiences that engage artists, scholars, and the public.
Discuss program development or collaboration.
Discuss program development or institutional collaboration
As Founder of Kaiser Studios and former Director and Curator of Kaiser Gallery, she has led strategic planning, program design, and organizational operations while integrating curatorial vision with sustainable programming models.
Her consulting work spans program strategy, partnership development, logistics, and evaluation, with a focus on creating meaningful experiences that engage artists, scholars, and the public.
Discuss program development or collaboration.
Discuss program development or institutional collaboration