backstory Blog

Who NEU?  This blog by Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick keeps our members and friends informed of the 'backstory' behind all t... Who NEU? For more than five years (and 250 posts), Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick's blog has been keeping members and friends informed of the ‘backstory' behind all that is happening at the NEU.

From the Director.

Blog posts:

  • A group of young adults stand together, smiling and laughing. One woman in a white blouse is laughing loudly, while others look at each othe

    backstory: The Rhythm We Missed

    Campus is back from summer break and there’s that particular kind of electricity that comes with the return of students—equal parts energy, possibility, and a little bit of chaos. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • A breathtaking view of the rocky Maine coastline in Acadia National Park, Maine.

    backstory: Summer vacation

    On vacation. I’ll be back with more backstories in September.

  • A person holds a smartphone displaying the Neuberger Museum of Art app, showing a welcome message from the director and navigation icons at

    backstory: Bring your phone

    Exciting news just in from our marketing team: 

  • Four adults dressed in formal evening attire stand together and smile at the camera at a social or gala event, with a blurred background.

    backstory: Remembering Nataly Ritter

    Here at the Neuberger, we were all saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Nataly Ritter.

    At her memorial service this morning, Nataly was described as “a walking work of art.” It’s a beautiful and fitting way to remember her—graceful, expressive, and uniquely full of life.