Engagement
The University Galleries offers a variety of educational and public programs each semester. These opportunities for learning, discovery and enrichment involve interactive discussion-based tours of exhibitions, workshops, and custom-tailored experiences. Outlined below are ways we engage with the community.
Classes, community groups, student organizations, and parties of 11 or more people interested in visiting the gallery should fill out our group visit request form below. We require two weeks advance notice for group and class visits and cannot guarantee accommodation for unexpected or last-minute visits.
Course Collaborations
The University Galleries embraces collaboration with faculty and staff in all academic departments and programs. We explore ways to make relevant curricular connections between our exhibitions and course content. These class visits are customized to the needs and interests of the related professors, and faculty in ALL academic disciplines are welcome and encouraged to bring their classes to the Galleries by scheduling a visit.
Connect to Collaborate
- Engagement and Outreach Manager (University Galleries)
Student Employment Opportunities
University Galleries offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional arts environment while supporting exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
Student employees and interns work closely with gallery staff on projects related to visitor engagement, education, events, communications, social media, and exhibition support. Through this work, students develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, project management, and public engagement while gaining insight into careers in museums, galleries, education, and the arts.
We welcome students from all majors and backgrounds. Prior gallery experience is not required—just curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Open positions are posted through Montclair State University's Career Services Handshake portal as opportunities become available. For questions, contact galleries@montclair.edu.
Experiential Learning
Community Groups
The University Galleries welcomes the community to engage with our exhibitions and programs, and regularly serves the following audiences:
- Early Childhood groups
- Adult and Senior groups
- Corporate and business groups
- Non-profit organizations
- Colleges, middle schools, high schools, and clubs within these institutions
Each visit is tailored to the needs and interests of the group, and can include a variety of activities. Visiting high schools have the opportunity to meet with admissions, relevant faculty, and tour the campus alongside experiencing the Galleries’ exhibitions. Other possibilities include live performances, art-making activities, scavenger hunts, interactive experiences, and more. Group organizers can express the goal of the visit and interests in particular activities when submitting our Group Visit Request Form.
Inclusive Offerings
Alongside in-person visits, the Galleries organizes the following which are available year-long:
- Virtual offerings, including:
- Matterport captures of past and current exhibitions are available to view on the respective exhibition’s page on our website. Visitors can digitally walkthrough our exhibitions, and can also schedule a time for a guided virtual tour and other activities using our Group Visit Request Form
- Online presentations and guided discussions about past and current exhibitions, and/or curated thematic selections from our permanent collection conducted via Zoom
- Public programs conducted virtually (and a livestream option usually available in our exhibition space) and documented on our YouTube
- Off-site programs, including:
- Presentations to schools, non-profits, and other groups
- Art-making workshops and other educational activities