Elizabeth Gerber

Elizabeth Gerber is Senior Educator, Programs and Engagement, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) where she focuses on public programming and interpretation related to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, along with the museum’s Art + Wellness offerings.

She previously held the position of Director of School, Teacher, and Community Programs at LACMA. As an art museum educator for twenty-five years, Elizabeth has worked to expand access and foster opportunities for people to make meaningful connections with works of art.

She often facilitates gallery-based workshops and trainings, has led strategic planning and evaluation initiatives, and has collaborated on multiple artist projects.

Elizabeth Gerber will be speaking at the Museums & Public Programs Summit 2025 :

Cultivating Connectedness

Connect with yourself, connect with art, connect with others. Programs fostering connections, belongingness, and compassion—capacities at the center of the human experience—are vital for mental health and well-being. For nearly twenty years, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has presented a range of programs that now fall under an Art + Wellness umbrella. Beginning with small, experimental programming, this robust schedule of offerings invites contemplative and creative experiences for participants while broadening the institution’s impact and reach. This session shares ways to bring connectedness into our work as museum professionals to further cultivate and sustain creativity, purpose, and joy.