MA in Exhibition Design in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University

The Master of Arts in Exhibition Design (MAEX) program examines the dynamic relationship between design and public communication, situated in Washington, D.C. during a pivotal era for cultural dialogue and spatial innovation.

At GW's Corcoran School, MAEX approaches exhibition design as more than just creating informational spaces or arranging artworks. It transcends traditional storytelling to reveal insights about contemporary life and future possibilities.

MAEX students embrace the challenge of reimagining global connections. They give tangible form to concepts and identities while making them accessible to varied audiences. Through thoughtful arrangements of physical elements and narratives, they foster human connections and engagement with our constructed world, transforming exhibitions into platforms for creative expression and social impact.

This interdisciplinary program equips students to push boundaries in exhibition design. Collaborating with cultural professionals, students integrate diverse artistic, design, and social approaches. The curriculum builds versatile skills through hands-on making, digital techniques, theoretical study, and practical implementation.

MAEX leverages Washington's rich museum ecosystem while also exploring exhibition opportunities across the city's memorial sites, performance venues, commercial spaces, and civic landscapes.