Major: Art History

Minor: European Studies

Class of 2025  from McKinney, TX

I originally began learning about how to complete art historical research in my classes. After completing several small research papers, I knew I was interested in completing more outside of class and possibly in my future career.

When I heard about the AURCA program from another student, I knew it would be a perfect opportunity to gain more research experience and explore my passion for art history even further.

I am so thankful I took the time to plan goals that would assist me in my future career. Because of this strategy, I have been able to intern at the Princeton University Art Museum, work under Sana Masood in the OSU Special Collections and work as a research assistant for Dr. Cristina Gonzalez in planning her New Mexico Museum of Art exhibition, “Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy in New Spain.”

Researching the artwork and material for Dr. Gonzalez’s exhibition was not only extremely impactful to my skills and interest in art history, but also to the audience for the exhibition.

Recently, I completed several saint biographies for the exhibition that will be published. I also had the opportunity to intern at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in their archives and libraries this summer.

As an art history major, I have found a passion for working in archives and completing art historical research.

After I graduate in 2025, I plan to secure a position in a library or archive environment. There, I will gain more experience in my field before pursuing a master’s degree in either library science or art history — or both.

In my master’s program, I hope to complete research on the art of tarot cards and how they connect to femininity and sexuality.