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Carol,
I've asked a similar question to this listserv on a couple different
occasions and didn't receive any response. I graduated with my MA in
museum studies from the George Washington University in 1996, but have
had little luck getting a job in the museum field. There are more
museum studies grads than jobs in the D.C. area. I decided to enroll
in the GWU appraisal studies program in the fine and decorative arts
for personal fulfillment and the hope that it might open up more doors
for me in the job market. I don't know that the certificate will help
you get a job for an art dealer, auction house or commercial gallery.
I'd be very interested in any responses you may get from the list.
I'm about halfway through the program having just completed the four
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) courses. Overall, I've been very
satisfied with the program and especially with the ASA courses. One
thing you'll definitely learn that appraising is much more work than
it appears to be on the Antiques Roadshow! I wish you luck taking the
summer session. The ASA courses are VERY intensive. I personally
couldn't imagine taking all 4 ASA courses plus the connoisseurship
courses over a few weeks. I found that I really needed the time off
between classes to absorb all of the material. Fortunately I live in
the D.C. area so I can spread things out. Please do not hesitate to
contact me off-list with any questions you may have about the program.
Laura McMann Mahoney
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Hello,
Following the recent string of messages about the value of higher
education, I have a question about a summer certificate program in
appraisal studies offered at George Washington University.
I'm in my last year of a MA art history/ Masters in Library Science
program and considering applying for this summer program.
My career interests are in art librarianship, but I am also interested
in working for an art dealer, auction house, or commercial gallery.
My question is this: would earning a certificate in art appraisal
studies make me a more attractive job candidate for any of these
employers? Aside from gratifying my own personal interests, it would
be nice to hear whether or not this program has value in the
jobmarket. Apologies if this listserv isn't quite the right
audience... I would very much appreciate any insights or direction you
can provide.
Thank you!
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