When you visit the Carter, you have probably seen Gallery Associates, or GAs for short, meandering about the Museum in their black Carter shirts. Have you ever wondered what they are doing in the galleries?

Who are the Gallery Associates?

The GAs are valued Carter staff members here to welcome visitors to the Museum, answer questions, and make sure our artwork remains safe.

Our collection is home to thousands of delicate works of art, and part of our responsibility as a Museum is to protect and preserve the art for generations to come. The GAs play an important role in making sure the artwork on view is safe. GAs may remind visitors to stay at least 12 inches away from the artworks and not to touch because even clean hands can harm a work of art’s surface.

Why do they walk through the galleries?

The GAs rotate throughout the galleries during their shifts, so you may see the same person throughout your visit. We rotate so that GAs get to experience different galleries throughout the day, so that there are “fresh eyes” throughout the Museum, and so GAs can take a break or rotate off their shifts.

How can GAs help you with your visit?

The GAs are some of the first friendly faces you encounter during your visit to the Carter. Need to know where the restroom is? They can help! Don’t know where to find a work of art? They do! Curious about an upcoming event? They’ve got the details! The GAs strive to make sure you have a great experience at the Museum, make sure the artwork is safe, and that you have the necessary tools and information you need or want to engage with the Carter’s collection with confidence.

The GAs are always looking for ways to make sure your time at the Carter is the best it can be. During your next visit, be sure to say hi to our amazing staff in the black Carter shirts!