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Lindsay Keast

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Museum Specialist & Accessibility Coordinator at State Historical Museum of Iowa
📍 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Lindsay Keast is the Museum Specialist and Accessibility Coordinator for the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Holding an M.A. from the University of Oregon and a Museum Studies certification, she focuses on making cultural experiences accessible to all. Her past work includes coordinating arts and music education programs for various Iowa cultural organizations.

Outside of her formal roles, Lindsay is a practicing artist and musician. Her professional history shows a deep commitment to community engagement through the arts, including coordinating provocative art installations and managing initiatives for creative industries. She also follows major institutions like the Art Institute of Chicago.

Unique fact: She authored a thesis on painter Philip Guston, asserting his role in Abstract Expressionism through his unique interpretation of the movement.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Museum Specialist & Accessibility Coordinator
Job Level
Junior
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Priorities

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Museum Accessibility
As Accessibility Coordinator, she spearheads initiatives like implementing NaviLens technology for visually impaired visitors and conducting accessibility audits to improve museum experiences for everyone.
Community Arts
Her career has focused on managing arts initiatives, including coordinating music education workshops, summer camps, and overseeing the biennial Iowa Arts Summit.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Museum Specialist & Accessibility Coordinator
State Historical Museum of Iowa
3-2021 - 3-2023
Program Manager, Arts and Creativity & Accessibility Coordinator
Iowa Arts Council, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
10-2018 - 3-2021
Arts Program Coordinator
Iowa Arts Council, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
5-2015 - 10-2018
Outreach Coordinator
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition
1-2013 - 2-2015
Curatorial Assistant
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
In the press

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State Historical Museum of Iowa unveil new signs that improve accessibility for visually impaired people. Featured in KCCI
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The State Historical Society of Iowa is committed to accessibility (Instagram post featuring Lindsay Keast). Featured in Instagram
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of Oregon
2006 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Northern Iowa
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