This event is free to students, staff, and faculty from member institutions in the University Partner Program. If you have any questions, please email universitypartners@artic.edu.
Program Schedule
Student Art Talks | 11:00–12:00
Join emerging college and university scholars for conversations about works of art throughout the galleries.
Welcome Remarks and Museum Career Panel | 12:00–1:30
Hear from a panel of museum professionals discussing their diverse roles and dynamic career paths within the museum ecosystem.
Welcome
Madeline Shearer, Associate Director, Institutional Philanthropy
Moderator
Kristen French, Assistant Director, Gallery Activation
Panelists
Achaia Moore, Manager, Marketing Operations
Annika Bohanec, Curatorial Assistant, Modern & Contemporary Art
Loren Wright, Assistant Director, Interpretation
Thomas Huston, Specialist, Architecture & Design
Faculty and Student Group Gallery Activations | 2:00–3:30
Bring the museum galleries to life in exciting activations with faculty and student groups from across the University Partner Program. There will be art talks, poetry readings, drawing opportunities, and more!
Art-Making Activity | 2:00–3:30
Students, staff, and faculty alike are invited to participate in this art-making activity inspired by artworks in the museum’s collection.
Reception | 3:30-5:00
End the day with a reception where you can meet peers and faculty from different colleges and universities as well as museum professionals and intern alumni. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about internship and job opportunities at the museum from some of the Art Institute’s very own internship alumni.
Dining
Looking for a spot to grab a bite to eat? Visit the Café, on the lower level of the Rubloff Building, for sandwiches, salads, and desserts, or the Modern Bar, on the second level of the Modern Wing, for lighter fare.
This event is for students, staff, and faculty of colleges and universities in the Art Institute of Chicago’s University Partner Program. Visit artic.edu/university-partners for a full list of member institutions.
For free tickets, you must show a valid college or university ID at a University Partner Fest registration tables, located in the museum’s Michigan Avenue and Modern Wing lobbies.
University Partner Fest is made possible by the University Partner Program and is part of the McMullan Art Leadership Initiative at the Art Institute of Chicago.
