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M.A. IN CURATORIAL STUDIES

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The graduate program at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (CCS Bard) is an intensive course of study in the history of contemporary art, the institutions and practices of exhibition making, theory, and criticism of contemporary art since the 1960s. The program is broadly interdisciplinary and provides extensive practical experience in exhibition-making within a professional museum setting, as well as training through prestigious work placements and participation in a range of curatorial programming and tasks. The international faculty at CCS Bard includes luminary curators, scholars, writers, art historians, and other professionals committed to innovation in the arts.

Where does CCS Bard lead you?

Graduates of CCS Bard are transformative leaders and influential thinkers working around the world.

The program enables students to gain professional experience through organizing exhibitions in a museum setting while pursuing a dynamic academic degree that frames pertinent histories as well as the most pressing issues of the moment.

A master’s degree in Curatorial Studies will prepare you to work in a contemporary art museum, collecting museum, international biennial, research institute, artist residency, artist-led organization, foundation, archive, library, or magazine. CCS Bard graduates compose a strong network (over 350 as of 2024) of mutual support and advocacy as new graduates make their way. See the biographies of a few of our exceptional graduates here: Amber Esseiva, Ruba Katrib, Sohrab Mohebbi, Gabi Ngcobo, and Jeppe Ugelvig.

Financial Support

CCS Bard provides generous scholarship and fellowship support to international students and U.S. citizens alike on the basis of financial need and academic merit. We also offer scholarships within particular areas of research. More on aid and scholarships can be found here.

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