Chad Lawrence

Born and raised in Washington, DC, Chad Lawrence grew up immersed in the city’s vibrant museum culture. After studying film and animation in Philadelphia, he returned home to the National Gallery of Art, where a lifelong passion for art found its perfect stage. As a videographer at the production studio, he channeled his creativity into leading the development of the “Like a Great” series, blending storytelling and visual artistry to inspireaudiences everywhere.

Chad Lawrence will be speaking at the Museum Digital Summit 2026 :

From Cuernavaca to D.C.: Using Video to Build a Cross-Generational Experience

How can a thoughtful, holistic video strategy connect the dots between online and on-site experiences? Discover how the National Gallery of Art is taking a multi-platform approach to video to support and enhance the stories being told in exhibitions and online.

Our case study focuses on artist Elizabeth Catlett, the subject of a blockbuster exhibition earlier this year. Through collaboration, time-lapse filmmaking, documentary storytelling, and onsite digital installations, we created deeply connected hybrid experience across borders, platforms, communities, and generations.

We’ll share tips on how to apply this big-picture thinking to your upcoming projects, regardless of budget or team size.