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Student Advisory Board

Meet the students who help shape UMMA.
A big group of students posing outside of UMMA for a picture.
Photo by Neil Kagerer

Joining the SAB is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a professional museum setting and develop meaningful connections with those who celebrate art in their lives. The SAB is dedicated to creating a culturally inclusive community through programmatic efforts, and amplifying student voices to shape the museum.

Applications for the student advisory board are open in November and begin in the winter semester.

Who can join?

 

Any U-M student is invited to join. Undergraduate, graduate, transfer, commuter, or non-traditional — we want you!

Is it paid?

 

Yes! SAB members are an hourly paid position at UMMA .

Opportunities for the SAB Leadership Board include:

Developing creative, diverse, and inclusive programs

Serving on UMMA’s Acquisitions and Curatorial Committees

Interviewing artists and curators

Creative oversight of UMMA’s Student Blog

Contributing to UMMA’s social media (@ummamuseum) and campus presence

Network with other university, student, and museum professionals

And much more!

Participation in the SAB Leadership Board for both the fall and winter semesters satisfies the Museum Studies Program internship requirement.

Meet the SAB

Stella is a Junior studying Art and Design and Political Science with a minor in Urban Studies.

Stella

2024 SAB Member & Student Program Assistant
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Alexandria is a senior at the University of Michigan School of Public Health studying Public Health Sciences on the pre-med track. She is excited to explore the history of representation and revolution within the art world.

Alexandria

2024 SAB Member
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Carly is a Senior pursuing a degree in Anthropological Archaeology, focusing in Maritime Archaeology and the study of Oceania. Carly is interested in Museum Studies and indigenous approaches to archaeology.

Carly

2024 SAB Member & Art Handler
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From the
Student Blog

The UMMA Student Blog gives a voice to the Student Advisory Board. Hear your fellow students offer their perspective on art through the lens of culture and society.

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Jun 27, 2024
I have lived in Southwest Detroit my entire life, and it is the place where I developed my deep appreciation for art, particularly due to the countless murals that line our streets.
Hello Spring: Upcoming Events to Look Out for Near You
Apr 17, 2024
For those who enjoy admiring art, watching films, and listening to engaging stories, here is a list of some great events happening near you this spring!
A Graffiti Tour of Italia!
Apr 12, 2024
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