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ART HISTORY WITH MUSEUM STUDIES Program Overview Art History with Museum Studies at Niagara University is both an academic and professional program that provides students with a scholarly study of art, culture, and museums while focusing on the areas of professional museum work such as curatorship, education, collections management, development, and museum administration. All students will gain experience in both areas of study.
An Outstanding Resource With learning and public access at the heart of its mission, CAM is the premiere resource for the visual arts in Niagara County. The museum’s permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art, Niagara Falls art, and regional folk arts. CAM is committed to the preservation of these artworks, along with offering exhibitions and programs that serve the campus, local communities, and tourists. Learn more: castellaniartmuseum.org
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All of our art history and museum studies courses are taught by professionals in the art field. The various backgrounds and years of experience of our faculty ensure that students will be learning first hand from experts while exploring current issues in the museum and contemporary art world.
To further develop the skills needed for a successful career in this field, students will have the opportunity to pursue museum internships with Niagara University’s prestigious Castellani Art Museum and other area museums and cultural organizations.
The majority of Art History with Museum Studies courses are taught in Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum classroom. Unique to this program, students have the opportunity to engage with and learn directly from works in the museum’s collection and its professional staff.
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ART HISTORY WITH MUSEUM STUDIES There are many different career paths students can pursue in the arts with their degree from Niagara University. “Since starting the Art History and Museum Studies major at Niagara University, I have learned the necessary skills required to work in a museum setting. I feel that the program at Niagara has given me the resources I need to start my career in the museum field. One of the best parts of this program is that you get to not only work closely with the museum’s collection, but you also get to work closely with museum staff.” Raven Grant, ’23
Art Galleries and Museums
Non-profits and Cultural Organizations
Law and Specialized Law Enforcement
Arts Administration
Colleges and Universities
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Journalism and Art Criticism
Collections Management Auction Houses
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About Niagara University
Founded by the Vincentian community in 1856, Niagara University educates students in the highest academic tradition so that they graduate with the confidence, clarity of direction, and heightened sense of purpose to excel in their careers and be change leaders in their field. The university has received accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction and Money magazine for its ability to offer students a high return on their educational investment.
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