Art & Visual Culture, Art History

Students pursuing the BA degree in Art and Visual Culture with a concentration in Art History acquire a strong understanding of art history and visual culture on a global scale. In addition, students become familiar with the history of materials and image-making technologies and are able to critically consider their own artwork and scholarly research in conversation with a broader history of image-making.

Antiques Dealer

Archivist

Art Administrator

Art Advisor

Art Conservator

Art Critic*

Art Dealer*

Art Gallery Manager

Art History Teacher

Art Investor*

Art Lawyer*

Art Librarian*

Art Preservationist

Artist Representative

Arts Center Manager

Arts Council Director*

Arts Grant Writer

Curatorial Consultant

Visual Resource Curator

*additional experience or advanced degree may be required

Adaptability
Analyzing and Interpreting
Appreciation of Aesthetics
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Creativity
Critical Analysis
Intense Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills Interpretive Skills
Listening objectively
Organization Skills
Patience
Perseverance
Presentation/Public Speaking
Reading and Memorizing Facts
Understanding images
Writing concisely

Arts For Life

Artspace

Blowing Rock Art and History Muesuem

Blue Spiral 1

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Cabarrus Arts Council

F.A.R.M. Cafe

Frank Galleries

Free Arts NYC

Green Chair Project

Hickory Museum of Art

Hospitality House

In/Visible Theater

lisa stinson

McColl Center for Art + Innovation

Melisa Cadell

North Carolina Museum of Art

Penland School of Crafts

Philbrook Museum of Art

Rijksmuseum

Salvador Dali Museum

SECCA

The Canvas

The Carrack Modern

The Children’s Playhouse

The Dali Museum

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Village Vision

Visual Art Exchange

Spoonflower

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

North Carolina Museum of Art

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Wray Ward

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Classic Graphics

Modsy

ArtSource Fine Art & Framing

Bo Bridges Gallery

Gensler

Tampa Museum of Art

• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations

• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience

• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting

How can I know if an Art History major is right for me?

• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.

• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake

• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow

• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field

For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org