We're incredibly lucky here at the University
of Lethbridge to have an art history and museum
studies program that connects the study and
interpretation of works of art to the practical
career oriented end of things outside of the
institution in museums and art galleries.
Students learn about the history of art, and
art making. At the same time, they have the
opportunity to pursue internships and work
opportunities in museums and galleries, they
get to explore a variety of different roles
and through that they get to figure out if
it is collections management. Is it archival
work? Is it curatorial work? Maybe it's preparatory
work, actually hammering nails and spackling
walls that really appeals to them. And through
that process, they can target their career
activities in a much more meaningful way.
And we've seen many of our graduates go on
to really excellent careers and long term
careers in the arts as well.
