The Role of the University Art Museum and Gallery

At the College Art Association's annual conference in 2006, the editorial board of Art Journal convened a round-table discussion with eight leaders of galleries and museums affiliated with institutions of higher learning. Among the topics of conversation were the challenges unique to these organizations, similarities to and differences from their civic counterparts, pros and cons of collections, and ways of involving various constituencies. The discussion was organized by Anna Hammond, Deputy Director for Education, Programs, and Public Affairs, Yale University Art Gallery, and John Ricco, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto. Hammond moderated the discussion.