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Center for Women in the Arts at Douglass

 

 

At a Glance 

Douglass Only 
Art Studio
Open 24/7
Annual 
Student Art Exhibition
in the Douglass Library
Annual 
Artist-in-Residence
led workshops 

These programs are supported by the Juliette Mittendorf Hill Fine Arts Endowment, the Estelle Lebowitz & Ann Beneduce-Lebowitz Memorial Fund, and the Mary H. Dana Fund. Signature initiatives, including the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series and the Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence program, are presented in partnership with Rutgers University Libraries and the Department of Art & Design at the Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Arts Mentoring and Internships

Looking for someone to connect with about arts projects or internships?

Students can pitch exhibition and arts project ideas or internship opportunities for mentoring support or funding requests. This opportunity is open to all Douglass students but other Rutgers students with a feminist focus in their education can request affiliation as well. 

Project examples

  • Artwork & arts administration/event guidance
  • Exhibition support & assistance
  • Internships (with us or at/through another RU unit)
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Accordion Content

  • Our arts programs are open to students of ALL majors & count towards the R3 requirement of the Douglass curriculum!

    • Apply to the Gender & Arts Living-Learning Community for a year-long experience.
    • Register for arts workshops and other activities as they are announced.
    • Visit our gallery space at Douglass Library to view exhibitions by visiting and student artists.
    • Utilize the Willets Open Art Studio space and free supplies for self-driven or group projects.
    • Apply to be on the Douglass Arts Club board or attend their student-led events.
    • Pitch exhibition and arts project ideas or internship opportunities for mentoring support or funding requests.
    • Build Unique Skills: Build interpretation and creative thinking skills that are valuable across disciplines. Develop unique perspectives and problem-solving skills.
    • Stress Relief & Well-being: The arts provide a constructive outlet for stress relief. Whether through creating art, playing music, or attending performances, you can improve overall well-being.
    • Show Your Art: The Gender & Arts Living-Learning Community exhibits their work during the closing show of the Dana Women Artists Series, the longest running series devoted to contemporary women artists!
    • Work with Artists: Take workshops, shadow, and create alongside practicing artists, including Douglass' Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence.
    • Elevate your resume: Creativity is among the top applied skills sought by various industries with 72% of business leaders saying creativity is of high importance when hiring.