Derived from the Latin word curatus, meaning "to take care of," curate was a word originally used in galleries to refer to caretakers for prized works of art. Today, nearly all exhibitions begin with the curatorial process, which is a broad term to describe each step involved in the planning, organizing, and arranging of artwork for an exhibition. Its origin of careful … [Read more...] about MFA Students Learning the Careful Art of Curation
Hands-on learning is common practice for students in the Art + Design Department, but the opportunity to work with a gallery's extensive collection of fine art pieces takes the learning experience to the next level. The group of students taking the department's Museum Studies class (MST 381) has the chance to do just that, as the class partners with Springfield Art Museum for a … [Read more...] about Museum Studies Class Collaborates with Springfield Art Museum for Special Project