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Meet our fourth gallery intern, Grace Cho! As a junior art history major, she has experience with art and art history from both a classroom and professional point of view. Keep reading to learn more about why she is invested in the Van Every/Smith Gallery, in addition to interesting facts like her interest in minimalism as a lifestyle! Name: Grace Cho Hometown?: Damascus, MD Why did you intern in the gallery?: I thought it was an interesting job, and I want to pursue a career in curating/museum work. What has been your favorite memory from your job?: Handling art works...

In the third installment of our intern interviews, meet Blanchard Seniff ('22) and learn about his connection to both art history and studio art (and his colorblindness!) Name: Blanchard Seniff Major?: Art History Why did you intern in the gallery?: to learn more about possible ways to apply my art history major to real-world jobs. What has been your favorite memory from the job?: Being very hands-on with real artwork in the private collection and with on-campus installations. Do you plan to pursue anything in the arts post-grad? If not, what are your plans?: I am planning on applying for...

We continue to interview our wonderful interns by talking with Alice Berndt! Keep reading to learn about her art historical inspirations, favorite gallery experiences, and how the Davidson art department has impacted her life. Hometown: Maplewood, New Jersey Class year: Sophomore Major and Minor: English major and Art History minor Why did you intern in the gallery?: I love learning about and being around art, and I wanted to get more involved in visual arts at Davidson. Because I'm not actually an artist myself, interning in the galleries seemed like a great way to do that. What has been your...

Read below for a short interview with gallery intern Cole Thornton! Keep checking back on the blog as we continue to introduce our entire team. Name: Cole ThorntonHometown: Nashville, TNClass year: Junior Major: Art history Why did you intern in the gallery?: I had some friends who did it and I was interested in getting experience working with exhibits!What has been your favorite memory from the job?: Driving Around Yinka Shonibare!Favorite Artist/work and why?: Francis Bacon. He isn't necessarily my favorite, but I think his painting is some of the most emotionally powerful I have seen, and it made me...