Leigh Snyder (she/her) graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in History from Roanoke College and her Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Denver, where her thesis focused on the Palais Garnier as Gesamtkunstwerk. Following her M.A., she worked as a Catalogue Assistant at an art gallery and auction house, where she gained experience handling art sales, and she aided in the authentication and research of artifacts. She studies 19th century art with a focus on theatrical architecture.
- PhD, History of Art & Architecture, University of Pittsburgh (in progress)
- M.A., Art History, University of Denver (2021)
- B.A., History, Art History (minor), Roanoke College (2019)