In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the amazing women within the Museum of Science and Industry that embody our core values and make MSI a special place. Meet Angela Williams! Angela has been with MSI for over 30 years now. She is an alum of the School of the Art Institute where she studied graphic design. After graduation, she worked as a freelance designer for various corporate and non-profit spaces. A mentor pointed her in the direction of museum design, which sparked her amazing journey at MSI, first as a graphic designer and now as the Director of Design. Aspects of art and design are found all over the Museum in places you might not expect, and Angela leads her team to come up with more innovative ideas to make the Museum a better place for all who enter the doors. With her enthusiasm for collaboration across the Museum and her experience, she marries function with beauty and creates memorable and unique exhibitions that become favorites to those who visit. If you have been into the Numbers in Nature exhibit or the Black Creativity Architecture exhibit, then you have had the pleasure of seeing Angela’s amazing designs in action. Outside of the Museum, Angela proudly serves as a member of the Evanston Arts Council and she works as a fine artist who takes inspiration from Matisse, African art, and other abstract works. She is able to take these sources of inspiration and not only apply it to her personal body of work, but also around spaces across the Museum. Angela is passionate about diversity initiatives within MSI and takes her enthusiasm and drive out into her community by being a mentor to young artists. Angela shows the students she works with the importance of seeing diverse artists and leaders. What Angela loves most about her work is getting to be part of the story of MSI and getting to leave her mark around the Museum—from temporary exhibitions to ones that last a lifetime. Thank you, Angela, for truly inspiring the inventive genius in us all.
Such a pleasure to work with you - thank you for all you do!
Angela I enjoy every opportunity we get to chat and work together.
Well deserved recognition. Good for you.
Wonderful talented past colleague!
Congratulations, Angela! Working with you at MSI was one of my greatest joys in life!
Shining the light on women & excellence. Congratulations Angela Williams.
Congratulations Angela, you are amazing. 🎉👏🏾
Love this! She’s also an amazing friend! ❤️
How terrific! Nice to meet you, Angela Williams!👏🏿
President & CEO at The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5moWe are so fortunate to have your leadership and design expertise and brilliance! Thank you for all you do for the Museum. I am so proud to work with you. Brava!