Jacquelyn Serwer

Jacquelyn Days Serwer is an American art historian and curator. A specialist in American art and African American art, she is the Chief Curator of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Life and career Jacquelyn Days was born in Florida but grew up in New Rochelle, New York. She attained her undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College.

In 1999 she became the Chief Curator of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Serwer served as the Chief Curator for the Corcoran Gallery of Art for six years.

Serwer has been a key figure in acquiring a collection for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, including an original, used campaign office from the 2008 campaign to elect Barack Obama as President of the United States and photographs of Coretta Scott King.

Personal life She is married to Daniel Serwer. She has two sons, one of whom is journalist Adam Serwer.

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