Art History
Explore the BA in Art History and find out about program requirements, courses and faculty.
Career Possibilities
The options below are a starting point to explore potential career paths. Additional training, and experiential learning may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpretation skills
- Creativity
- Interpersonal/Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Strong research skills
- Critical thinking
- Analyzing
- Self-discipline
- Patience
Career Titles
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Antiques Dealer
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Archivist
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Art Administrator
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Art Appraiser
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Art Buyer
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Art Exhibit Coordinator
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Assistant Curator
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Collections Assistant
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Conservator
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Curator
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Development
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Gallery Attendant
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Gallery Owner
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Exhibit Designer
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Library Assistant
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Museum Attendant
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Museum Technician
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Retail Management
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Teacher
Types of Organizations that Hire
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Museums
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Galleries
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Government
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Educational Institutions
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Auction Houses
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Libraries
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Publishing Houses
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Retail Stores
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Corporations
Career Information and
Professional Association Links
Employers by Major
Art Museum Network
American Alliance of Museums
National Art Education Association
Art Libraries Society of North America
College Art Association
The Association of Art Museum Curators
National Endowment for the Arts
Occupational Outlook Handbook Online: job type descriptions, job growth forecasts, and salary information
Job Search Links
Career Development Center : log into Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
American Alliance of Museums Career Center
Museum Market
NYFA - Jobs in the arts and culture industry
Idealist: nonprofit website for internships and jobs
Christies Careers
MoMA Careers
Guggenheim Careers
Smithsonian Careers
The Met Careers
The Met Internships
The Frick Collection Careers and Internships
Whitney Museum of American Art Jobs & Internships