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Museum and Gallery Practices

The Museum and Gallery Practices minor provides a foundation in the dynamic fields of curating, exhibitions, and collections. Through a combination of history, theory, and experiential learning, students will cultivate skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and communication essential for engaging diverse audiences. This minor prepares graduates to contribute fresh perspectives to museums and galleries of the future, positioning them at the forefront of reimagining how art and artifacts are collected, preserved, interpreted, and experienced in our rapidly changing world.

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Program Snapshot

School/Division
School of Art and Design

Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major
none offered

Minor
Museum and Gallery Practices

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Interdisciplinary Approach

Build on any major, exploring diverse topics related to the collection and display of art and artifacts

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Practical Experience

Gain hands-on training in our on-campus museums, galleries, archives, and collections or at off-campus internships

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Streamlined Curriculum

Just 16 credits of rigorous courses in museum and gallery history, practice, and theory

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