The Early College Program in Art History and Curatorial Studies (ECP) is a co-educational summer program at Spelman College, designed to encourage rising junior and senior high school students of color to pursue undergraduate studies in art history and curatorial studies. Through the lens of the Early College Program, participants will learn how to support and advise students who are interested in pursuing careers in the global art industry.
Over the course of the event, participants will also learn about the ECP application process and the benefits of the program for undergraduate studies and post-graduate success.
The Early College Program in Art History + Curatorial Studies is a co-ed, four-week, fully funded program where students attend lectures, complete projects, participate in workshops and engage in discussions at Spelman College, the Atlanta University Center, and the High Museum of Art while making site visits to other locations in Atlanta and around the region.
Prior art history or museum experience is not required; however, students should demonstrate curiosity about how art and visual culture are created, how museums as spaces for cultivating art appreciation, and the role of curators who shape how the public experiences art.
After successfully completing the program, rising juniors and seniors in high school will receive a Spelman College transcript verifying that they have earned three (3) credits in Art History and Curatorial Studies.
The Early College Program is an initiative of the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective.