Smarthistory Employee Directory
EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Smarthistory is an education nonprofit based in New York, providing online resources that illuminate art history for a global audience. The organization draws on a network of more than 800 contributors from hundreds of colleges, universities, museums, and research centers worldwide. Its materials are geared toward learners and educators, supporting classroom instruction and self-guided study with the aim of broadening access and cross-cultural understanding. In the education sector, Smarthistory positions itself as a widely used online art history resource. Recent collaborations include a 2024 partnership with Getty to offer in-depth looks at works in its collection for use at home or in the classroom, alongside earlier partnerships with the Walton Family Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art to expand access to American history and art. These partnerships illustrate Smarthistory's role in connecting educational institutions with curated art histories to broaden access.