Assistant Professor, New York University’s Steinhardt School
Career Advancement & Upskilling
Amy is a leading expert in art business, visual arts management, creative entrepreneurship, and innovation. She serves as an assistant professor of Visual Arts Management in the Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University Steinhardt School. Previously, she taught art business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and developed courses on business as a design medium at School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, and Williams College. Whitaker was also the first entrepreneur-in-residence at the New Museum Incubator. Drawing on experience across finance, art museums, and startups, she explores how creative thinking drives business innovation. Her acclaimed book, Art Thinking, has been featured by the Financial Times, Vanity Fair, and the Boston Globe, establishing her as a prominent voice in the fields of art, entrepreneurship, and creative leadership.
