Penn Students


Exclusive Student Events

Calling Penn students! Join us for one of our exclusive student events at the Arthur Ross Gallery!



The Arthur Ross Gallery invites you to Sip and See!

Friday, August 30th, 2024 6pm – 8pm

Arthur Ross Gallery, inside the Fisher Fine Arts Library

As part of Sophomore Year Orientation, enjoy mocktails, mingle with friends, and explore our current exhibit, “David C. Driskell and Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship.” Plus, take part in crafts and take home a free succulent. We can’t wait to see you there!


Student Advisory Board

The Arthur Ross Gallery Student Advisory Board at the University of Pennsylvania serves as the liaison between Penn students and the Gallery.

Comprising of students form diverse disciplines, levels, and courses of study, the Student Advisory Board commits itself to providing inroads for all students seeking greater contact with the Gallery and the arts on campus.

As a member of the Student Advisory Board, you will aid in planning student events, brainstorming student engagement opportunities, and facilitating the Gallery’s mission of expanding Penn students’ knowledge of art and art history.

The Student Advisory Board meets monthly during the academic year, culminating with a student-run and attended celebration in the Spring semester.

To Apply

For more information, please contact Miranda Powell, Gallery Coordinator, at powellmj@upenn.edu. To apply, please use the subject line “Student Advisory Board Application” and include the following: name, email, phone, major/minor, graduation date (year), a brief statement of interest, and resume.

Student Docent Program

The Arthur Ross Gallery Student Docent Program offers a unique opportunity to meet staff members and guest curators as you develop and provide gallery tours for the Penn community and public.

This program invites you to creatively and enthusiastically interact with visitors to the Arthur Ross Gallery’s exhibitions. Tours are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasionally during the week upon request.

The Student Docent Program runs concurrently with the Gallery’s exhibitions, and applicants are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Training takes place at the start of each exhibition, concurrent with the new semester.

To Apply

This is a paid opportunity. To apply, please contact Miranda Powell, Gallery Coordinator, at powellmj@upenn.edu, with the subject line “Student Docent Program” and the following: name, email, phone, major/minor, graduation date (year), relevant course work, and a brief statement of interest.

Internships

Arthur Ross Gallery Interns will have a highly interactive, hands-on experience as they become familiar with the overall organizational structure of the Gallery and its role as an art institution within the University of Pennsylvania.

Intern positions are hired for the academic year.

To Apply

For more information regarding the following opportunities, and to learn how to apply, please contact Emily Zimmerman, Director of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs, at zimmee3@upenn.edu.

This internship was an important first step for me as a student to explore my personal and professional goals. I was invited and encouraged to propose new ideas, as well as receiving the appropriate assistance and instructions, many of which were really useful and hands-on.

Xiaoyang Hua, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2024