Dumbarton Oaks will host a Wintersession course focusing on cultural philanthropy from January 4th–13th, 2023. This ten day course introduces students to the history, contemporary influence, and key debates surrounding philanthropy, with a focus on the museum space. While exploring the impact of philanthropic giving on museums, the course also introduces students to future careers and the behind-the-scenes workings of cultural institutions. Students will engage with theoretical and historical approaches and will learn directly for museum leaders and scholars of philanthropy through a program of guest lectures and in-person visits to philanthropic institutions and museums in the DC area. Additionally, Dumbarton Oaks will cover transportation expenses and room and board.
The application for this course is now open. Interested students will need to write a short essay explaining their desire for enrolling in the course, obtain one letter of recommendation from a Harvard faculty member, and provide their résumé or CV. These materials will need to be submitted to Dumbarton Oaks’ Embark application by November 21st, 2022. More information and the link to the Embark application can be found on Dumbarton Oaks’ Wintersession website.
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