Art Gallery
Management – Individual Studies Certificate

Why study to be a Art Gallery Manager at FMCC

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be an Art Gallery Manager in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Art Gallery Manager

MEDIAN SALARY

$46,178*

SALARY RANGE $33,888 - $57,938

Promotes and sells artists’ work, through both exhibitions and personal contacts and oversees the type of artwork sold. Plans, organizes, presents and markets exhibitions and shows, including responsibility for public relations; (Art Gallery Manager job description (jobzilla.ng))

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

33 Credits

for Art Gallery Management – Individual Studies Certificate

300+ Hours

of Hands-on Learning working in a local art gallery.

1 Year or Less

to complete your Art Gallery Management – Individual Studies Certificate

Program Insight

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in Art Gallery Management.
Acquire and demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary to obtain employment in Art Gallery Management.
Acquire and demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in Art Gallery Management.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attitude and professional ethics on the job.
Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for the career development process.

Program Features

Perrella Gallery
Since its inception in 1999, the Perrella Gallery on the FMCC campus has become one of the pre-eminent exhibition spaces in our region.

Student Art Guild Club
Promote visual fine arts on campus and in the community through the hosting exhibitions, field trips and creative projects.

Graphic Arts and Photography Club
Students design logos, flyers and use their studio photography skills to help with design projects on campus and with local not-for-profit groups.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Special Admission Requirements

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Internship Opportunities

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

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