Celebrating #Ask a Curator Day
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Ever wanted to learn more about what your favorite museums have to offer? Well, you can do so during #AskACuratorDay! This cyber event was created in 2010 via Twitter in order to do just that. Museum lovers from all over the country get to pick the brain of curators to learn more about art, museums, and just about everything in between. This year, more than 1,500 museums in 58 different countries were involved in the fun. Here’s a look at some of our favorite Q&A's from our participating curators: Tara Aisha Willis, Associate Curator of Performance, and Nina Wexelblatt, Curatorial Assistant.
On Visitor Experience
What is something you hope every vistor to the MCA takes away from their visit? #AskACurator #ANT374
— Marly P (@marly_pr) September 13, 2017
On Staying Ahead of the Curve
Happy 50th @mcachicago! What is your number one tip for finding “what people will be talking about tomorrow”? #AskACurator
— Antenna International 🎧 (@AntennaIntl) September 13, 2017
On Books
Name only one text about art you can't live without #AskACurator
— araya goitialeizaola (@arayagoitia) September 13, 2017
On Curatorial Careers
Becoming a curator is my ultimate dream. How do I go about pursuing this path? Where do I start and what should I focus on? #AskACurator
— Kristina (@kxcx1) September 13, 2017
Intern at museums in your town or at your school. Focus on building practical experience alongside studying art history #AskACurator https://t.co/PW8DUovyWf
— MCA Chicago (@mcachicago) September 13, 2017
Internships are highly competitive for those in large cities, with students having a plethora of experience rejected. Best way to stand out? pic.twitter.com/WkR131MoVy
— Culture Quota (@CultureQuota) September 13, 2017
Demonstrate your passion--get started early wherever you can: work w/local or apartment galleries, org student shows, help out professors... https://t.co/A49hybxhL6
— MCA Chicago (@mcachicago) September 13, 2017
