معرفی
Annette Becker serves as the Curator & Director of the Texas Fashion Collection (TFC) at the University of North Texas (UNT), within the College of Visual Arts and Design. She oversees a collection of ~20,000 garments and accessories spanning 250 years of fashion history. Her roles include strategic initiatives, educational programming, and public outreach. She holds an M.A. in Art History (2015) from UNT, with a Graduate Certificate in Art Museum Education, and is a doctoral candidate in History, focusing on the history of capitalism and the American fashion industry.
Education:
- PhD Candidate in History, University of North Texas (current)
- M.A., Art History (2015), UNT, with minors in Art Education and a Graduate Certificate in Art Museum Education
- Bachelor’s in Art History and English, University of Kansas
Research & Outreach: Her work bridges fashion studies and material culture, emphasizing accessibility through exhibitions, loans to museums, and customized educational programs. Key exhibitions include Delight: Selections from the TFC (2022), Little Black Dress (2021), and collaborations with institutions like the Tyler Museum of Art and the Bullock Texas State History Museum. She advocates for interdisciplinary learning, engaging students in disciplines from art history to communication studies.
Grants & Collaborations: She fosters partnerships with donors, philanthropies, and granting agencies to support TFC initiatives. Her leadership expands the collection’s reach through loans and exhibitions nationwide.
Labs/Teams: The TFC itself serves as a core resource, supported by her curatorial and educational efforts.
