Elizabeth Hutton Turner to Step Down as Vice Provost for the Arts at the University of Virginia

Elizabeth Hutton Turner, vice provost for the arts at the University of Virginia, announced that she will step down from her post in January. She has held the position since it was established in 2007. Dr. Turner also serves as University Professor of modern art. Prior to being named vice provost, she was senior curator of the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.

Beginning in January, Dr. Turner will take a two-year leave of absence from her duties as University Professor to serve as vice president for collections and curatorial affairs at the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Professor Turner holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, all from the University of Virginia.