Master of Arts in Contemporary Art & Curatorial Practice

Hands-on exhibition design, critical theory, archival preservation, and museum management utilizing NDMU's Gormley Gallery and partnerships with Baltimore museums.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA with portfolio or critical art history writing sample
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Curatorial philosophy statement
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Gormley Gallery Curatorial Assistantships with tuition remission
Application fee: $45
Tuition / joining costs: $18,500/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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