Friday, February 22nd, 2019, 2–4 pm, Spencer Museum of Art
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 15th
Career Close Ups is designed for undergraduate and graduate students to learn how any major can lead to a career in a cultural organization. A panel of museum professionals will share their career paths, followed by a networking reception and behind-the-scenes tours of the inner workings of museums.
This year's panelists include Jancita Warrington of the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum at Haskell Indian Nations University, Jade Powers of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Karen Griffin, of the American Jazz Museum.
2:00–2:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Museum professionals discuss their career paths and offer tips
2:45–3:15 pm
Networking reception with light refreshments
3:15–4:00 pm
Students meet with museum staff for behind-the-scenes tours of museum collections