Seattle Art Museum Names Frank Feltens as New Chief Curator
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The Seattle Art Museum has appointed Frank Feltens as its new chief curator, effective August 17. Feltens comes from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC, where he served as associate director for curatorial affairs and curator of Japanese art. He replaces José Carlos Diaz, who left last autumn for a senior role at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Feltens joined the National Museum of Asian Art in 2016 and rose to his most recent position in July 2025, curating group shows during his tenure.
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· 3 pulledThe Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has appointed Frank Feltens chief curator, effective August 17.
Feltens arrives to the institution from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC, where he was associate director for curatorial affairs and curator of Japanese art.
He succeeds José Carlos Diaz, who departed last autumn to serve as senior director of curatorial affairs and chief curator at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
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