As I review our Spring programming, the special relationship of the Allen Memorial Art Museum to Oberlin College comes clearly into focus. Given the artistic inclinations of our students, the Artists on Artists exhibition will undoubtedly inspire identification and reflection; the Italy on Paper show was organized with the direct involvement of students; and Ephemeral Installations and the Aesthetics of Nature is the brainchild of Janet Fiskio of the Environmental Studies Department, and relates to a class she’s teaching during the spring semester. Oberlin students are a vital, integral part of museum operations. We currently have 16 student assistants working with us in various capacities. Some are highly visible at our front desk; others are behind-the-scenes in our offices. In addition, an enthusiastic cadre of students helps us with educational programming by serving as docents, giving tours, and helping with Tuesday Teas and Community Day. The AMAM staff enjoys working with and getting to know all the students who become engaged in the life of the museum—their presence enriches us and, we hope, provides encouragement and support to a new generation of museum professional s, artists, and arts advocates. Please visit us often. And if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join! Katherine Solender |
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