Marina Piedade, ARAD ’18, was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. She completed her Bachelor in Communications and Advertising from the University of São Paulo, and afterwards went on to live in London to study photography at the University of the Arts London. For the last ten years, she has worked as a full-time professional photographer and after moving to the US in 2015, graduated from ARAD program this past May.
Get to know her through these rapid fire questions:
What attracted you to the Arts Administration Program at Teachers College, Columbia University?
I was looking for an Arts Administration program specifically. The Columbia program, beside being a very well esteemed program in a Ivy League University, had the most approachable students and faculty. I felt wanted there.
What are the three things you need to have on you at all times?
Phone charger, a bottle of water, and migraine pills.
How are your studies helping to advance your career goals?
My studies definitely helped me to get a better overall understanding of the area. Also, as we can tailor half of the credits to our own interests, it is possible to find classes to target specific flaws in your own knowledge.
Describe student life as a member of the ARAD community.
As we have such a small program, we developed a “family like” environment, were everyone knew each other’s names. I have no doubt that I have made some friends for life during my two years at TC.
What have been some of your favorite cultural experiences?
My favorite cultural experiences were in fact visiting amazing museums and organization outside the city, and learning about what else happens in the tri-state area. These experiences can only happen when you are not a tourist focused only in New York City.
What is your professional ambition or dream?
Work as a ED of a large visual arts museum.
Who are your three favorite artists, in any medium?
Van Gogh, William Kentridge, and Agnes Martin.
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