Paul R. Provost

Dr. Provost was appointed President of the New York Academy of Art in 2025, following a rigorous national search. Most recently he served as the founding CEO of the Art Bridges Foundation, where he helped build a $1.5 billion arts foundation into a national leader in museum collaboration, inclusive programming, and access-focused initiatives.

His career includes senior leadership roles at Christie’s, where he served as Deputy Chairman and a global ambassador for the brand, and earlier as Senior Specialist and Director of American Art. He later founded a consulting firm advising philanthropists and institutions on art market strategy and cultural stewardship.

Dr. Provost holds a doctorate in art history from Princeton University, along with degrees from Williams College and Middlebury College. With a deep commitment to arts education, equity, and institutional excellence, he is focused on leading the Academy into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact.