The Institute for Curatorial Practice is a 5-week intensive summer program running from June 8 to July 10, 2015 at Hampshire College, focused on the practice of curation: material, digital, and imaginary. At the Institute for Curatorial Practice students investigate and implement contemporary modes of curation, combining new media technologies and experimental methods with the direct study of collections in distinguished museums and archives. Our emphasis is on the acquisition of critical, theoretical, historical, and digital skills, while developing imaginative and conceptual strategies for the exhibition of objects, images, sounds, structures, films, sites, texts, and artifacts. Our program begins with an introduction to the history of museums, collections, and curating alongside an examination of diverse objects, display techniques, and museum careers through site visits to world-renowned museums in the Five College consortium (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst). We then examine new directions in curatorial studies, focusing on current explorations in contemporary practice, issues of exhibiting across cultures, and new media platforms. ??Following these introductory weeks, students work in teams to develop exhibitions online and for Hampshire’s digital projection gallery. Using one object from the Five College Museum collections as a catalyst, students develop an exhibition inspired by that object, developing a thematic concept, selecting additional works and texts, articulating a curatorial argument, and acquiring permissions. Student teams will focus on curatorial writing, research, marketing, design, and installation.

Qualifications:
The Institute for Curatorial Practice is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-B.A. students from any concentration, major, or area of interest. Our program is fiercely interdisciplinary and will be of interest to students of art and architectural history, cultural studies, public history, philosophy, and literature, as well as the history of science and technology. Some understanding of advanced research methods and analytical writing skills is a plus.

How To Apply:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Only completed applications are reviewed. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page proposal detailing how the summer program fits into your academic and future plans; an unofficial transcript from your home institution; and the names and email addresses of two references. More information on the program and application at icp.hampshire.edu. Apply at https://thehub.hampshire.edu/summer/index.cgi?&SP_m=SPRDET&SP_s=115.

Apply by:
May 01, 2015

About this Organization:
The Institute for Curatorial Practice is a 5-week intensive summer program at Hampshire College focused on the practice of curation: material, digital, and imaginary. At the Institute for Curatorial Practice students investigate and implement contemporary modes of curation, combining new media technologies and experimental methods with the direct study of collections in distinguished museums and archives. Our emphasis is on the acquisition of critical, theoretical, historical, and digital skills, while developing imaginative and conceptual strategies for the exhibition of objects, images, sounds, structures, films, sites, texts, and artifacts.

Cambridge Arts is pleased to announce the 7th annual Cambridge Arts Open Studios, an event that showcases visual, performing and literary artists active in all neighborhoods of Cambridge. During one spectacular weekend in May 2015, more than 150 Cambridge based artists working in all media, will participate in this celebration of art at approximately 65 venues throughout the city.

Cambridge Arts is seeking volunteers to assist with operations during Cambridge Arts Open Studios, to take place Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2015 between 12noon-6pm. Volunteers will serve as representatives of the Cambridge Arts Council and Cambridge Open Studios. Duties include common venue supervision, visitor directory, shuttle assistance, bike tours, and more.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an enthusiasm for community arts and engagement with the public. Ability to commit to one or two 3 hour shifts of volunteer time, two shifts preferred but not required.

Work Schedule: Saturday, May 9th and/or Sunday, May 10th between 12noon-3pm & 3pm- 6pm each day.  Shifts are 3 hours each, again volunteers are encouraged to work at least two shifts if possible.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with nonprofit and community events and to meet other artists.   Each volunteer will receive an invitation to our Volunteer Planning Pizza Party on Thursday, May 7th, where they will receive their assignments and also our culminating VIP Reception/Artist Meet & Greet for the Open Studios weekend on Thursday, May 14th.  

Qualifications:
-interest in community outreach
-interest in the arts

How To Apply:
Please send your statement of interest, along with your availability on the days coverage is neededto: rshank@cambridgema.gov

  by April 30th

Rachel Shank
Volunteer Coordinator
Cambridge Arts Council
344 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139

 

 

Apply by:
April 30, 2015

Salary:
volunteer

About this Organization:
The Cambridge Arts Council exists to ensure that the arts remain vital for people living, working and visiting Cambridge.