Gallery Management

The Gallery Management Certificate is an innovative program combining arts studies with professional experience in museums and commercial enterprises. It prepares students to engage responsibly with diverse communities, promote equitable and inclusive practices, and reflect a broad range of cultural perspectives in their professional work.

The Certificate in Gallery Management is an innovative program that integrates a broad foundation of knowledge and professional work experience in the museum sector and commercial business enterprises —designed for students interested in pursuing and merging their studies in the arts with specific career-­related training and interdisciplinary knowledge.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Certificate in Gallery Management, students will be able to:

Knowledge

Enable students develop an understanding of gallery and museum practice and theory, in both historical and contemporary contexts as well as art galleries.

Intellectual Skills

Demonstrate direct experience of practices, procedures and policies in the contemporary galleries, museums, and cultural venues and apply skills and ideas learned in one context to another, while aware of the unique complexity of the issue at hand.

Practical Skills           

Contribute to the care, use and understanding of gallery and museum objects and collections, the organization of exhibition schedules, and development of programming.

Transferable Skills

Plan and deliver presentations, critically evaluate information, work effectively within a team and communicate ideas effectively in a professional and academic environment.

Relevant Program Information: Graduates will have the skills necessary for careers in the creative sector, including museums, not-for-profit art organizations, and galleries. The program also serves as a strong foundation for those intending to pursue further education in visual art management-related fields. It is tailored to meet the growing need for professionals skilled in the principles of management, with an emphasis on practical application and community engagement. It reflects the field's interdisciplinary nature and includes internships and unique academic and professional development opportunities.

Students are required to complete eighteen (18) credits of coursework in Certificate of Galley Management, this includes a practicum.