The Capital Advantage

Art History at Carleton is in a unique situation to foster intellectual growth. Its location in the nation’s capital provides our students with access to institutions of national and international scope, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and Library and Archives Canada. We use these institutions to teach our students to engage critically with extraordinary works of non-Western and Western civilizations.

The collecting, exhibiting, and research institutions in the National Capital Region are integral to Carleton’s art history program. Access to these institutions through our practicum program (a one or two semester internship) offers unique opportunities and advantages for students who want to pursue professional careers. The use of national institutions such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, moreover, defines our broader mandate, inclusive of art and visual culture from around the world, both historical and contemporary.

The practicum component is particularly significant for graduates looking for professional employment. The use of national institutions such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, moreover, defines our broader mandate, inclusive of art and visual culture from around the world, both historical and contemporary.