Under the adept leadership of Professor Mary Bergstein, RISD’s HAVC Concentration is a popular complement to studio majors, enabling students to gain a broader and deeper perspective on global cultural developments, genres and eras throughout history. And for many undergraduates, these studies serve as a springboard to further graduate study.

In conjunction with the RISD Museum of Art, HAVC allows selected concentrators to participate in the Museum Fellows program, which offers a firsthand look at the profession of museum curatorship, along with a rare level of access to the museum’s diverse collections.

Museum Fellows complete a semester-long apprenticeship with a specific curatorial department at the RISD Museum. The positions carry course credit, require significant time commitments and involve serious engagement in the real work of curators and conservators.

The Museum Fellows program enables both undergraduate and graduate students to experience the behind-the-scenes workings of a significant art museum while also learning the finer points of handling sensitive and valuable art objects.

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