UChicago attends University Partner Fest at the Art Institute of Chicago

UChicago Arts

A daylong event where students are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, &amp; learn from faculty &amp; museum professionals.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Register; FREE with UCID (transportation included).Buses leave from the Logan Center (north entrance, 915 E 60th St) at 10:15am and 10:30am.University Partner Fest is a daylong event at the Art Institute of Chicago where students from our partner institutions are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions. This event is free to students, staff, and faculty from member institutions in the <a href="https://www.artic.edu/support-us/ways-to-give/university-partners" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University Partner Program</a>. If you have any questions, please email universitypartners@artic.edu.S﻿CHEDULE OF EVENTSStudent Art Talks | 11am–Noon: Join emerging college and university scholars for conversations about works of art throughout the galleries. Welcome and Museum Career Panel | Noon–1:30pm: Meet in the Rubloff Auditorium to hear from Madeline Shearer, associate director for institutional philanthropy, who will welcome all students, staff, and faculty to the Art Institute. Then, Miguel Perez, associate director of engagement programs, will lead a panel of museum professionals in a discussion of their diverse roles and dynamic career paths.Panelists will include Chris Brooks, conservation technician of frames, Jen Nelson, director of marketing, and Catie Rutledge, assistant project manager of exhibitions.Faculty Gallery Activations | 2–3:30pm: Bring the museum galleries to life in exciting activations with faculty from across the University Partner Program. There will be art talks, poetry readings, drawing opportunities, and more!Art-Making Activity | 2–3:30pm: Students, staff, and faculty alike are invited to participate in this art-making activity inspired by artworks in the museum’s collection. This program will be held in the Ryan Learning Center in Classroom 2. Reception | 3:30-5pm: End the day in Terzo Piano 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 the Art Institute’s Academic Engagement and Research department as well as Human Resources.

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