Category: Notes from the Chair

We are so pleased to announce that Kobena Mercer is joining the Bard faculty! Professor Mercer will begin his position in fall 2021 as the Charles P. Stevenson Chair in Art History and the Humanities. #bardcollege http://ow.ly/5dsS50DCBTY

The Art History and Visual Culture Program held its annual Poster Session and Alumni night, Wednesday, December 11th in RKC Lobby. Seniors talked about their projects using posters, a succinct visual presentation,  that displayed their main idea, and images and objects they were working with.  Seniors were able to “see” and discuss their peer’s projects.…

MASS MoCA Winter/Spring 2020 Internships Internship Application Deadline: Monday, November 4th, at 6pm Internship Dates: Monday, January 27th – Sunday, May 10th  Compensation: Housing & $150/week stipend  All applicants must be US citizens, over the age of 18. Most interns MUST have a valid US driver’s license unless specified.  Stage Tech / Performing Arts Production …

Professor Jean French passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019.  As many of you know, Professor French was a dedicated scholar and loyal friend who inspired generations of Bard students to think passionately and deeply about medieval art. Please join us on September 29 to celebrate her life with colleagues, family, and friends. Ceremony: Bard…

In 2019, The Phillips Collection is introducing the Sherman Fairchild Fellowship, a comprehensive program that focuses on hands–on experience, mentoring, and professional development, creating greater equity and diversity within the museum. All are welcome to apply for the fellowship, and the Phillips will select up to four fellows. Successful applicants will demonstrate how they will…

Congratulations to Reza Daftarian, Liam Nolan and Willa Ruolph who will be participating in the SUNY Symposium, April 13, 2019 starting at noon.

  Rachel Himes will speak about her experience as a museum education specialist at the Frick Museum in New York City. November 13, 2018 RKC 103 Reception at 5:00, lecture at 5:30  

Prof. Patricia Eichenbaum Karetzky, the O Munsterberg Chair of Asian Art at Bard college presents her exhibition “Weightier than Mount Tai, Lighter than a Feather: Human Rights Experience of Chinese Contemporary Art” at the Bard Campus Center, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Please come to the opening reception on Saturday October 13, noon-3:00 pm. There is a free…

  Art History Majors are invited to a Information Session and Pizza Party Learn letter and resume writing, interview skills, how to target specific jobs, and how to search for great internships outside the large museums.   Workshop run by Professors Susan Merriam and Alex Kitnick Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:00 pm Fisher Annex…

Patricia Karetzky, Guest Curator, Professor of Asian Art, Bard College Infinite Compassion Curator’s Tour, Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 pm