Category: Dissertation

Beyond Outreach Exhibitions: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 4

For the last several weeks, I’ve shared some project ideas I’ve had stemming from the dissertation. Not all the potential projects I’ve developed relate to it though. Today, we’ll wrap up this series by looking at art access ideas I’ve had that aren’t directly related to my dissertation work. Beyond the Dissertation: American Federation of… Continue reading Beyond Outreach Exhibitions: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 4

Article Ideas: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 3

Over the last couple of months, I’ve discussed potential books and digital projects that could develop out of the dissertation. For every book I’ve envisioned, however, there have been at three least different journal articles, it seems. Today then, we’ll go over some of my ideas for articles and other manuscripts. Article Idea: Art Centers… Continue reading Article Ideas: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 3

Digital Mapping and a Book: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 2

Last month, I discussed what I think a book focusing on museum-organized outreach exhibitions might look like. This month, we’ll turn our attention to the chapters focusing on Community Art Centers. As you’ll see, my hypothetical plans for this half of the dissertation are no less ambitious. A Digital Humanities Project Since I can’t seem… Continue reading Digital Mapping and a Book: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 2

Book Imaginings: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 1

When you’re working on a dissertation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of regarding it as your magnum opus. After all, you’ve put so much time and effort into it, shouldn’t it be perfect? For me, the answer is a resounding no. Professors, archivists, and others have reminded me that the dissertation is not… Continue reading Book Imaginings: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 1

Exhibition of the Month: Index of American Design

As promised in last month’s post, today we’re looking at the CACP’s exhibitions dedicated to the Index of American Design. If you noticed that I don’t have numbers assigned to this show, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about them. There are just so many of these exhibitions that I decided not to bother with numbers.… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Index of American Design

Introducing Dr. Woodbury: Dissertation Work, Final Update

In hindsight, it makes sense that the journey leading to my dissertation started while I was in transit. Let’s rewind to 2017. I’m on a plane heading back to Roswell after a week of exhibition research in Pennsylvania. Not for the first time, I consider my next move. The exhibition I’m working on, Magical &… Continue reading Introducing Dr. Woodbury: Dissertation Work, Final Update

Exhibition of the Month: Oriental Textiles

The last time we visited the Neighborhood Circulating Exhibitions, we looked at a textile show based on European crafts. Today, we’ll consider another textile exhibition, now featuring works from East Asia: Oriental Textiles. Note: English terminology for Asian countries and cultures has changed since the 1930s. Some words commonly used then have become outdated or… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Oriental Textiles

Exhibition of the Month: Art from Ancient Egypt

A few months ago, we looked at an ancient Egyptian exhibit the Metropolitan Museum circulated throughout New York City. Today, we’ll consider another Egyptian show. This time, the VMFA is the exhibit’s organizer, and rather than circulate throughout one city, it’s traveling an entire state. Let’s check out Art from Ancient Egypt! Historical Background Art… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Art from Ancient Egypt

Working on the Big Picture: Dissertation Work, February Update

For the past couple of months, I’ve been working through what should be the last major revision of the dissertation. In February, I’ve been focusing on wrapping up editing and assessing the dissertation project as a whole. Let’s take a look! Finishing Chapter 5 The first thing I did this month was finish revising Chapter… Continue reading Working on the Big Picture: Dissertation Work, February Update