The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in Cincinnati has appointed Jessica Orzulak as its new Curator, effective May 4, 2026. Orzulak holds a Ph.D. in Art History and Visual Studies from Duke University, with a focus on global contemporary art and photography.

Before joining CAC, Orzulak served as the Eleanore Jantz Curatorial Fellow at Duke University and the Linda Wyatt Gruber ’66 Curatorial Fellow in Photography at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. Board co-presidents Emily Kokenge and Rick Michelman said they were “impressed with her varied curatorial experience” after evaluating multiple candidates.

Orzulak said her curatorial approach emphasizes “community, collaboration, and storytelling” and that she is “thrilled to be joining the incredible team at CAC.” She will work to expand the museum’s exhibition program.

Source: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/about-us/news/2026/04/07/cac-welcomes-jessica-orzulak-as-curator