Curating Students
The University of Richmond Museums supports three student teams each academic year to curate exhibitions of student-created art or visualized research. Students conceptualize the exhibition, source the art or research, write labels, and give input on (or help with) exhibition installation. Their exhibitions are on view the following academic year in the Booth Lobby of the Modlin Center for the Arts and the lobby in Booker Hall of Music. Open to students from any major/school at the University of Richmond, curatorial teams can be composed of students, or of students with a professor/staff member (as a special project outside of class), or of a class group producing the exhibition as a final collaborative assignment. If interested in this experience, students will need to submit a proposal.
Student Trips
The Harnett Museum of Art organizes student art acquisition trips on an annual basis. These trips vary in duration and destination, but the objective stays the same: students get a deep-dive experience of the art world and vote to acquire an artwork for their university’s art collection. Check back here for details on this year’s trip. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact us.
Internships
Before the start of each fall semester, typically in August, the Museums post up to ten internships for UR students in different areas of museum work. Opportunities vary according to the museum’s priorities and students’ areas of interest and experience.
UR Student Internships for 2024-25
Visit the student employment website for information about internships available this academic year, and then submit your application and cover letter.
Student Employment
The University Museums offer employment opportunities for around thirty students per academic year as gallery attendants. Gallery attendants greet and guide visitors to our special exhibitions at the Harnett Museum of Art and the natural science displays in the Lora Robins Gallery in Boatwright Memorial Library. Students receive training in how to orient visitors and deliver interpretive tours. They also assist with special events. Students work in rotating 2-hour shifts, allowing them to learn about and guide visitors in all exhibitions on view. Students can apply for this opportunity by emailing Mags Mullican (mags.mullican@richmond.edu) for more information.
Student Advisory Committee [anticipated launch late fall 2024]
The Student Advisory Committee is an exclusive group of students that acts as the voice of the UR student body at the University of Richmond Museums. The museum’s staff works with the SAC to produce and promote museum-oriented programs and events that make social, intellectual, and creative connections across campus. The SAC also functions as a professional development organization for students interested in careers in the museum field.
Interested in learning more about the committee? Reach out to Mags Mullican for more information (mags.mullican@richmond.edu)