BA in Art - Museum Studies in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

The Bachelor of Arts in Art with a museum studies concentration explores cutting-edge themes and challenges facing modern museums. This program addresses critical institutional and ethical concerns like decolonization, activist curation, gender and racial equality, accessibility, social justice, cultural diversity, and how museums can cultivate innovative practices that embrace inclusivity and societal relevance. To mirror the field's diversity, museum studies students choose from an extensive selection of approved courses and, guided by their advisor, can specialize in areas like art history, liberal studies, education, global studies, justice studies, anthropology, and more. These classes provide diverse educational experiences taught by academic experts and museum professionals from ASU and worldwide.

Complementing the coursework are numerous internship opportunities with arts institutions, allowing students to gain hands-on experience alongside industry experts. Students also benefit from access to exhibitions, guest lectures by artists and scholars, and specialized collections through the School of Art galleries, Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and ASU Art Museum. Professional development events help students deepen their understanding of contemporary art and culture while expanding their career connections. The Northlight Gallery, overseen by modern and contemporary art curator Cecilia Fajardo-Hill, specializes in Latin American and Latino art and houses two significant photographic archives: the Northlight Gallery permanent collection and the Solari Foundation collection. These resources provide exceptional opportunities to study historical photographic processes, printing techniques, and the influence of early photography on modern visual culture.