The Queens Museum (QM) is dedicated to presenting high-quality arts and educational programming that celebrates New York's cultural diversity, with a special focus on the residents of Queens—a uniquely international borough. The Museum’s work honors the rich history of their site and reflects the many voices of their neighborhoods through an integrated program of exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public events. The Museum’s programming combines global perspectives with hyperlocal narratives, creating a space where art, community, and culture converge. Queens Museum strives to be an inclusive and accessible institution that is welcoming to all, prioritizing deep collaboration with community members to ensure our exhibitions and activities resonate across generations.

Founded in 1972, the Queens Museum is located in the nation’s most culturally diverse county, on the grounds of the 1939-40 and 1964-65 and New York World’s Fairs, and in a building that formerly housed the United Nations from 1946 to 1950. Led today by President and Executive Director Sally Tallant, QM’s key focus areas are:

• inclusive programming including offering diverse educational programs and workshops for all age groups and cultural backgrounds, with materials available in multiple languages
• community engagement through collaborating with local organizations, schools, and artists to co-create exhibitions and events that highlight community stories
• exhibitions by artists at key stages of their development, and programs such as hosting fellowships and residencies
• accessible facilities which ensure that the Museum is physically accessible to all, with specialized resources for visitors with disabilities, including tactile exhibits and audio guides
• hands-on experiences including designing interactive spaces that promote creative play and foster curiosity for families and children

Jerome Foundation supports the Queens Museum’s QM–Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists program. Led by curators Hitomi Iwasaki, Lindsey Berfond, and Sarah Cho, the goal of this Fellowship is to uplift and support the practices of local early career artists at critical moments in their career through the unique institutional resources and programmatic connections available at QM. The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship annually invites two visual artists based in the five boroughs of New York City to receive financial support, professional development consultations, close mentorship from QM staff members, and a solo exhibition culminating their time in residence.