CAA News Today
News from the Art and Academic Worlds
posted Oct 03, 2018
Courtesy Guerrilla Girls
Spelman College Awarded $5.4 Million Grant to Increase Diversity in Museum Field
The grant will establish the Atlanta University Center Collective for the Study of Art History and Curatorial Studies. (Press release)
The Guerrilla Girls Are Helping Museums Contend With #MeToo. Read Their Proposed Chuck Close Wall Labels Here
The feminist collective shows how to call out—or gloss over—accusations against artists accused of sexual misconduct. (artnet News)
Research Study: Impact of Art Museum Programs on K–12 Students
This study builds on and amplifies previously limited research on the impact of art museum programming. (NAEA)
Guggenheim Museum Announces Free Admission for Students, Faculty, and Staff at Five CUNY Schools
The museum’s new program will provide over 100,000 New York City college students with free admission. (Press release)
The Getty to Start a Research Center for African-American Art
The Getty’s initial partners include the Studio Museum in Harlem, the California African American Museum, Art+Practice, and Spelman College. Dr. Kellie Jones, 2018 CAA awardee for Excellence in Diversity, will be a senior consultant for the project. (New York Times)
Seven Tips for Greater Accessibility at Events
“In 2018 accessibility means more than a ramp or an elevator. It means giving everyone a chance to experience your presentations, events, exhibits, and collections.” (American Alliance of Museums)