Education
- Understand the role of education and research in the museum field
- Develop, implement, and elevate educational programming
- Gain knowledge of audience development through educational techniques
- Gain insight into exhibition installations that utilize educational experiences
Research
- Understand the importance of research in the museum field
- Research objects in preparation for future exhibitions
Collections Management
- Understand the importance of collection management in the museum field
- Gain knowledge of proper object documentation, photographing, and research
- Gain insight into the care and maintenance of a collection
Curatorial
- Understand the importance of object and collection research in the museum field
- Gain knowledge of key curatorial components - education, research, documentation
- Gain insight into exhibition installation & permanent collection installation of Art on Campus
Farm House Museum
- Understand all aspects of daily Farm House Museum operations
- Gain knowledge in the care and development of collections and collection-based research
- Gain insight into exhibitions and work as a team member to develop integrated curatorial and educational programming and other learning opportunities
Anderson Sculpture Garden
- Gain practical hands-on experience maintaining the University Museums' sculpture garden.
- Work with museum staff to plant and maintain the garden.
- Assist with the care of objects in the garden and the wider Art on Campus Collection.
Art on Campus
- Inventory and condition report public works of art around campus
- Database management with The Museum System (TMS)
- Assist in exhibition installations
- Research objects and artists
- Write object texts and didactic labels
- Assist with care and cleaning of the Art on Campus Collection
Public Relations
- Understand the importance of public relations in the museum field
- Possible areas of practice include:
- Brand management, campaigns, social media, website maintenance, marketing
- Video, graphic design, layout, photography, audio/video tech support
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Rush)
Currently for credit only
Lynette L. Pohlman Museum Fellowship (separate application)
- Gain hands-on experience in a museum setting
- Enrich your academic experience
- Broaden your understanding of:
- Museums administration,
- Art, art history, cultural arts, and the relevant role of museums in the lives of citizens
- Capital projects
- Strategic planning and fiscal management for museums
- Assist curators and staff on exhibitions, collections, programs, and special projects
- Participate in museums field professional development
- Fellows are matched with a museum staff mentor
Click here for more information and to apply for the Pohlman Fellowship