Arts Management, Museums, Galleries, Libraries

The arts and cultural sector needs innovative arts administrators who can pair their creativity and passion with analytical, business, and technological skills to support diverse and sustainable arts organizations. 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.

Alumni Reflection: Gabe Ziaukas ’20, Digital Communications Officer at Cambridge Community Foundation

Published on September 13, 2024

While Harvard’s alumni list boasts the likes of Leonard Bernstein and Natalie Portman, many of my classmates pursued well-trod paths promising financial security and certain prestige. As an Art, Film, and Visual Studies concentrator, I sometimes felt anxious about not …

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5 Superpowers Held by Arts & Humanities Concentrators

Published on June 21, 2024

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, …

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Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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Resource Spotlight: Vault

Published on April 12, 2024

Vault is a valuable, comprehensive career planning tool – whether you have a career in mind, are not sure where to begin, or want some options to consider. Peruse this terrific resource to access numerous career guides, explore career fields, …

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Loredana George Assistant Director, International Relations, Global Development, Education, Psychology, Global Health, Human Rights, & Alumni Engagement
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS

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
  • Sosland Foundation Fellow US Holocaust Memorial Museum
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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
  • Rotational Assistant William Morris Endeavor
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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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