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Junior Curators

Junior Curators

Students in 8th grade through 12th grade are invited to join our after-school program. Learn what happens behind the scenes at the world’s best glass museum and curate an exhibition that will be viewed by thousands of visitors from around the world.

Each week, the students learn about the art, history, and science of glass as they focus their attention on works of modern artists. Students develop their research skills and create an exhibit that is seen by summer visitors from around the world.

Students meet Thursday afternoons, March – June.

Students must apply for acceptance into this program. Applications are available by calling Bonnie Wright at 607.438.5126 or emailing jrcurators@cmog.org. A reference must be included with the application.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2013

Junior Curator Activities 2012 (27)

The Junior Curators had many experiences throughout the spring of 2012. Enjoy this set of objects viewed, people met, and experiences had by the group!
Cover in the Form of a Fish - Artwork
The Morgan Cup - Artwork
Inlay Figure - Artwork
Ormand Oak PWV214 - Artwork
Forest Glass - Artwork
Lynx After a Sketchbook Page by Albrecht Durer - Artwork
Erbium Chandelier - Artwork
107 Glass Eyes with Box - Artwork
[Manuscript of Mappae clavicula] - Library
Warren Bunn - Biography

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Junior Curators Exhibition

2012 Junior Curators

The Corning Museum of Glass Junior Curators are inquisitive middle school and high school students who meet once a week in the spring to learn about glass and the inner workings of the Museum. Knowing that their objective was to curate a show using objects from The Studio's collection, the...