Author: Museum Studies Program

‘Knowledge of the Curator: New Directions in Art History and Curatorial Practice’ summer course in the Netherlands

The University of Groningen, along with the Groninger Museum and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, will host a summer school from 17–23 July entitled ‘The Knowledge of the Curator: New Directions in Art History and Curatorial Practice.’ This week-long course is open to advanced graduate students...

German Studies Colloquium – January 15

On January 15, MSP alumni and historian of German cultural and intellectual life in the modern period, Alice Goff, will present “Stepping onto the Pedestal: The Silence of Art in Napoleonic Prussia.”  The presentation will be held at 2:00 pm in the Modern Languages...

MSP winter brown bag schedule

This winter’s brown bag presentations span a variety of topics.  All are held from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the UM Museum of Art Multi-Purpose Room.  Bring your lunch and join us for some interesting discussions!   The full schedule can be found here: Brown...

Summer internships in South Africa

Spend your summer studying and interning in South Africa this summer with Michigan State University’s study abroad program in Art, Cultural Heritage, & Museums. Apply for this innovative program that combines field-based coursework in arts, cultural studies, and museum studies with a one-month internship in a South African museum. DATES:      June 8-12, 2016 in U.S. (online course) June 12-July 30, 2016 (in...

Graham Beal receives honorary UM degree

Graham Beal, the recently retired director, president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and currently the Hannah Visiting Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, received a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree at the December 20 winter commencement ceremony.  Graham...