museum and heritage studies

Jacob Lofaso ’25 turns classroom experience into a museum career

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Practical experience is at the core of Randolph’s museum and heritage studies major. For Lofaso, that hands-on approach made all the difference. ... READ MORE >>

Art in Action: From Randolph to curator, A’Nyeja Adams ’22 champions artists’ voices

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Adams curates exhibitions, works directly with artists, and shapes how their work is experienced by the public.... READ MORE >>

Kathleen Powers Conti ’11 returning to give lecture at Randolph

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Now an assistant professor of history at Florida State University, Conti will discuss the architectural history of slavery at Virginia’s Berkeley Plantation. ... READ MORE >>

James Royall ’27 reflects on Amazement Square internship

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Currently double-majoring in museum and heritage studies and environmental studies at Randolph, Royall spent his summer as a sustainability intern. ... READ MORE >>

Siobhán Byrns to discuss her work in Maier Artist Talk

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In “The Green Ribbon: Chlorophyll Prints by Siobhán Byrns,” she explores the romanticized ideals imposed on women, particularly as wives and mothers. ... READ MORE >>

National Gallery of Art curator to speak at the Maier

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Allison Luchs will discuss how maiolica artists adapted major works of Renaissance and even ancient art into ceramics during a special lecture.... READ MORE >>

But does it glow? Students investigating biofluorescence in mammals

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Biofluorescence occurs when light is absorbed by a molecule found within the skin or fur of an animal and then emitted as light of a different frequency or color, usually green, orange, blue, or red. ... READ MORE >>

Randolph student takes advantage of opportunities for hands-on experience in the art field

Elizabeth Bailey poses for selfie in front of the National Library of Wales while conducting research there

Elizabeth Bailey ’25 got a taste of independent research over winter break when she visited the United Kingdom to research the life of Welsh artist Gwen John for her senior project. ... READ MORE >>

Nomadic Art: Ann Holsberry ’65 returns to alma mater for exhibition of art

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Museum and heritage studies students joined Holsberry and Maier staff to help hang the exhibit and create a site-specific installation, on view through June 1. ... READ MORE >>

Maier hosting senior exhibitions, art history senior presentations in April

A collage featuring two pieces of art: Elizabeth Bailey's painting Red Tailed Hawk 2, 2024, and Allie Allen, Untitled, 2024

Three students are wrapping up their Randolph experiences with exhibitions of their work.... READ MORE >>