NASHVILLE, TN.- Allison Reid has been named Director of Exhibitions and Programs at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. Allison comes to Nashville after having served as the Director for Education/Museum Division Chief for the New Orleans Museum of Art for seven years.

"Allison has a unique set of skills and background that are perfect for this position," said Jack Becker, PhD, Cheekwood’s President/CEO. “Her experience makes her an important addition to oversee all programs and exhibitions for Cheekwood.”

At the New Orleans Museum of Art, Allison supervised staff and volunteers as well as developed and implemented a wide range of programming. She helped lead the institution’s efforts to connect to a wide variety of audiences in the city of New Orleans and worked closely developing innovative programming for schools. Prior to her work in New Orleans, Allison was with the Museum of Mobile and an intern at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. She received her BA from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University and is a member of the National Art Education Association.

Cheekwood inspires and educates by making art, horticulture and nature accessible to a diverse community. Cheekwood is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville, 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. Open Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For further information call 615-356-8000 or visit www.cheekwood.org.