Larissa Bailiff
Board Member
She/Her
Larissa Bailiff is an independent art historian and seasoned arts professional with over two decades of experience working in museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Morgan Library & Museum, and the Jewish Museum. She has also taught art history and museum studies courses at Pratt Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Between 2014 and 2023, Larissa was the Senior Director of Education for Boulevard Arts, an immersive technology company that collaborated with museums across the U.S. and the U.K. to produce engaging art and culture experiences delivered through projection mapping and augmented, virtual, and mixed realities.
In 2020, Larissa founded her own digital platform ArtsMuse, to provide virtual talks and art history/art appreciation classes meant to connect people–with art and with each other–through close looking and meaningful conversation. In addition, she has lectured widely for museums, libraries, and other cultural organizations throughout the Tri-State area.
A long-time Brooklyn resident, Larissa is originally from Northern California. She received a B.A. in art history from U.C. Berkeley and her M.A. from New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts.
Larissa is particularly interested in supporting arts programming that builds community, centers inclusivity and accessibility, and inspires individuals of all ages and backgrounds.