Arts Management, Museums, Galleries, Libraries

The arts and cultural sector needs creative, forward-thinking individuals who can blend artistic passion with business, analytical, and technological skills to help arts organizations grow and thrive. From local galleries, chamber groups and community theaters to renowned symphony orchestras, established museums and Broadway, opportunities exist in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.

Resource Spotlight: The Humanities Pathway to Career Success

Career outcomes for Humanities concentrators face common misconceptions, but the facts tell a different story. The National Humanities Alliance, which represents colleges, libraries, museums, cultural organizations, and scholarly, professional, and higher education associations has just published a helpful new resource:  …

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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5 Superpowers Held by Arts & Humanities Concentrators

While everyone has unique strengths, there are certain key skills or “superpowers” that studying Arts & Humanities help you to develop. These skills are valued in every industry!

Critical Thinking: Thinking about an issue objectively from many angles, asking questions, …

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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PhDs with Purpose: Careers in Social Impact

Event recap written by Elaine Chen, PhD Candidate, Germanic Languages & Literatures | Comparative Literature

Sam Ewing PhD ’20 never imagined that his time at Harvard would lead him to a fulfilling career as a Field Organizer for the United Auto …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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RECENT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Bryant Valenzuela ’25

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Entry-Level Agent Trainee Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
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Natallie Pantelis ALM, Museum Studies ’24

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Programs Coordinator Michigan Museums Association
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Bernard Attal ALM, Creative Writing and Literature ’24

  • General Manager Trapiche Barnabé / Trapiche Pequeno
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Grace Gerlach-Brown ALM, Museum Studies ’24

  • ALM Candidate, Museum Studies Oxford University
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Aleks Kudriashova PhD ’24

  • Washington, DC
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Alexander Acht ALM, Psychology ’24

  • Head of Content & New Business LaserLuca (YouTube Personality)
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Mykalyster Homberg ’24

  • New York
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Visual Thinking Strategies

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What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…
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