
COURTNEY McKAY
Messiah College/Art Business
Learning Objectives:
Objective #1:To learn the specific executive roles of an exhibition manager
Activites/Resources:
1. To attend meetings and observe the various roles of the exhibition manager
2. Assist in the various duties including marketing and managerial type tasks
3. Assist and conduct research for various shows and creating network connections
Evaluation/Verification:
1. Provide screenshots of some of the various Calls for Entries and PR that I have accomplished
2. Provide a summary of my research findings
Objective #2:To learn the relationship skills necessary to interact with artists, patrons, donors, etc.
Activites/Resources:
1. Daily reflections on the various interactions throughout the day
2.. Research/Review various steps in networking process
3. Attend various meetings to observe interactions
Evaluation/Verification:
1. Provide a basic summary of my networking experience
2. Summary / Reflective commentary on findings
Objective #3:To learn what the professional process and steps are in the creation of a show.
Activites/Resources:
1. Assist in the various steps and process of creation (from the beginning of Call for Entries to the pick-up date of artists)
2. Document the steps in the installation
Evaluation/Verification:
1. Include narrative of key concepts I have learned
2. Documentation (video/photography, of the process)Compile interviews into useful resource
3. Creation of 3D model for new gallery space
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