Careers in Art History
These one-day events are intended to introduce people to options for future career development in art historical fields, and to set out the sorts of opportunities which may be available to students of art history. Career Days are organised annually by the AAH Student Members Committee.
Art History Careers Day
20 April 2012 - Brotherton Room, University of Leeds
Full programme (PDF) now available for download
This event is primarily aimed at helping art historians with postgraduate qualifications to develop a successful career in the increasingly competitive field of art history. It will feature both talks and workshops from professionals in cultural and academic institutions and will give participants the chance to ask these experts for career advice.
Talks on:
- Careers in academia, teaching and research
- Art consultancy
- Museum policy and strategy
- Curating in museums & galleries
Workshops on:
- Pathways into academia
- How to locate and achieve the career you want
Speakers:
- Layla Bloom, Curator, Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds
- Sophie Camu, Art Consultant, Camu Art Ltd
- Camilla Nichol, Head of Collections at Leeds Museums and Galleries
- Prof. David Jackson, Professor of Russian and Scandinavian Art Histories, School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, Leeds University
- Dr. Helen Graham, University Research Fellow in Tangible and Intangible Heritage, University of Leeds
- Sue Holdsworth, Senior Careers Consultant, Careers Centre, University of Leeds
- Rose Roberto, Faculty Librarian, University of Leeds
Booking for this event open to members and non-members now
Students £15/£20 (AAH members/non-members)
Full-price £20/£25 (AAH members/non-members)
Lunch & Refeshments included.
Places still available!
For more information please email Mary Jane Boland or Sibyl Fisher at pgcareersday@gmail.com
Previous Careers Days:
2011 - November 2011, Unviersity of York (details)
2011 - March 2011, University of Kingston (details)
2010 - 12 March 2010, University of Edinburgh. (details)
2009 - Saturday, March 21st, University of Nottingham (details)
2008 - Friday 7 March, Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester (details)