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Engaging Students in University Museums and Galleries: A Case Study
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2014
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6197
Abstract
Most university galleries and museums have education as a part of their mission statements, yet many do not involve students in curatorial or educational programming. This could be due to the transient nature of students, or a reluctance to give up curatorial control to people who have no real accountability to the organization. Given that attendance at art museums is declining among the 18-24 year old demographic, developing strategies to increase student involvement can help museums engage with these potential patrons as adults. Engaged students can also provide these organizations with valuable services and insights. The organizations in this study have incorporated students into various programs, including community education, curation and advisory councils. The students gained pre-professional experience and a sense of personal connection with the museum or gallery. The most successful of these non-academic student programs gave the students a sense of ownership and had a designated staff liaison.
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Details
- Title
- Engaging Students in University Museums and Galleries
- Creators
- Lee H. Fearnside - DU
- Contributors
- Catherine Bartch (Advisor) - DU
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6197; 991014632285204721