Category: Student Spotlights
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Why ARAD? A Mosaic of Voices from Cohort ’27
Every fall, a new class of Arts Administration (ARAD) students arrives at Teachers College, Columbia University, each carrying a unique story of where they come from and why they chose this program. Together, their voices form a mosaic of perspectives, hopes, and ambitions that reflect both the diversity of our cohort and the shared commitment…
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Ortiz-Espinell (ARAD ’27)
Amanda K. Ortiz Espinell was born and raised in Puerto Rico. A creative since childhood and practicing visual artist, she earned her B.A. in Advertising and Marketing (2024). She has worked in the communications department at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, where she developed a strong interest in how museums can serve their communities.…
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Meet Brooklyn Ullrich, ARAD’s New Social Media Coordinator
Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I am originally from Fargo, North Dakota, born and raised. Dance was always a large part of my life, as I took weekly ballet lessons from the age of five to 18. I would say this largely influenced…
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INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Muhang Ma (ARAD ’25) ON HER SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT Sungari Auction
This summer, we’re excited to spotlight Muhang Ma (ARAD ’25) and celebrate her recent internship with the Chinese Painting Department at Sungari Auction in Beijing, China. Sungari Auction plays a key role in the secondary art market, offering Muhang invaluable experience in understanding how auctions are organized, from sourcing and evaluating artwork to facilitating sales.…
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INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Marséja Cardwell (ARAD ’25) ON HER SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT STRATHMORE
This summer, we are excited to spotlight our current student, Marséja Cardwell (ARAD ’25), and celebrate her recent internship as an Education Intern at Strathmore, a renowned arts organization in North Bethesda, MD. Strathmore is known for hosting world-class performances and supporting local talent while making the arts accessible to the community. Let’s hear more…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Ashleigh Pomeroy (ARAD ‘23) On Her New Career Milestone As Major Gifts Officer at Park Avenue Armory
Jessica Ashleigh Pomeroy (ARAD ’23) recently started a new position as Major Gifts Officer at Park Avenue Armory. We are proud to congratulate her on her achievements following her graduation from ARAD. We are also delighted to catch up with her and learn more about her career path. Read below for the full interview! Hi…
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Internship Spotlight: Léo Zhang (ARAD ’25) on His Summer Internship at Gagosian
This summer, we are excited to spotlight our current student, Léo Zhang (ARAD ’25), and celebrate his recent summer internship as a Library and Research Intern at Gagosian Gallery, one of the leading global art galleries presenting groundbreaking and thought-provoking art. Let’s hear what he has been up to recently! Hi Léo! Tell us more…
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Microgrant Recipients: Yitan Eden Xu, Wenjie Demi Zhao, and Qiuru Feng Host Exhibition “HOW ARE YOU DOING?”
On view from April 25 to May 1, 2024, HOW ARE YOU DOING? delved into the concepts of memory, liminality, and identity shifting. Curated by Yitan Eden Xu (ARAD ’25), Wenjie Demi Zhao (ARAD ’25), and Qiuru Feng (ARAD ’25), and supported by the ARAD Microgrant, the exhibition showcased the work of eleven emerging artists…
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Microgrant Recipients: Arts Admin Next (AAN) Hosts Third Annual Roundtable: “Anchoring Across Borders: Exploring the Global Arts Landscape”
On April 27, 2024, Arts Admin Next (AAN) hosted its third roundtable event, “Anchoring Across Borders: Exploring the Global Arts Landscape,” at theBLANC. This event, planned and hosted by co-founders Joey Yijiao Chen (ARAD ’24), Katerina Chenyu Wang (ARAD ’24), Demi Wenjie Zhao (ARAD ’25), and Xiaojing Zhu (ARAD ’25), was supported by a microgrant…
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Microgrant Recipient: Alara Arts Ring Hosts the First Event “The Entrepreneurship Path”
Last month, an ARAD microgrant-supported event, “The Entrepreneurship Path,” led by Alara Arts Ring, was successfully conducted at Teachers College. Read more below to learn about the project and the meaningful conversations that took place! On April 19, 2024, Alara Arts Ring successfully hosted its inaugural event, “The Entrepreneurship Path,” at Teachers College, Columbia University.…
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