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
Category: Writing
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
Memoir: the Long First Draft Journey
A few weeks ago, I finished the first draft of a major writing project. It’s an initiative that’s taken me years to write, and it drew on my personal experiences working in museums. And no, I’m not talking about the dissertation. Instead, I’m going to share my other long-term writing project: a memoir about my… Continue reading Memoir: the Long First Draft Journey
The Publication Question: Some Tips
As I was writing last month’s post on my recent publications, I realized something. Throughout my time as a graduate student, I’ve developed some consistent strategies to get my work published. Even if I wasn’t always aware of it, I used the same techniques to get my work in print while still prioritizing dissertation research.… Continue reading The Publication Question: Some Tips
New Publications, 2023-2024
One of the important things I’ve learned in my time as a curator and scholar is that it pays to play the long game. Establishing a professional relationship with an artist can lead to an exhibition years later. For CAA, I developed a 3-year participation timeline that culminated in sharing my dissertation research at a… Continue reading New Publications, 2023-2024
Outlining the Next Revision: Dissertation Work, November Update
At the end of last month, I took a break from the dissertation after revising all five chapters. Since returning from that trip, I’ve been getting ready to commence with what should be the final major round of revisions to the dissertation. This has included rereading chapters, outlining my prose, and experimenting with digital tools… Continue reading Outlining the Next Revision: Dissertation Work, November Update
Dissertation Work, September Update
Like last month, September has focused on revising the dissertation. That’s not been all I’ve been doing though. Let’s take a look! Revising Chapter 4 As with my other chapters, I spread out my revising over three weeks. During week 1, I reorganized the chapter by moving sections, cutting material, and adding new text. For… Continue reading Dissertation Work, September Update
Dissertation Work, August Update
I feel like I’ve been saying this every month, but August has been a busy one for the dissertation. Between reaching some major research milestones, revising another chapter, and gearing up for reworking two more chapters, I’ve been getting as much done as I can before the end of the summer. Let’s take a look!… Continue reading Dissertation Work, August Update
Dissertation Work, July Update
I’ve already shared some dissertation updates through my two posts on the research trips I took to New York and the National Archives. Since I have been doing things beyond travel though, I thought I’d share my dissertation work for the month. Processing Dissertation Research Since returning from my trips, I’ve been processing the archival… Continue reading Dissertation Work, July Update