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Aletheia Couts

Professional Development through Curatorial Research and Project Management

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Joseph Cornell, Object (Abeilles) (Bees), 1940, box construction, Collection of Robert and Aimee Lehrman, Washington, D.C., in honor of Jason Lehrman, 2023.124.14

In the second year of my internship, I had the opportunity to work in curatorial research and project management. In the summer of 2024, I worked on a research project identifying scholarly writing about a set of assemblages by Joseph Cornell that were recently acquired by the National Gallery of Art. This experience allowed me to refine my research skills and become familiar with collection management software such as TMS.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, I worked with the West Building Reinstallation Steering Committee. My role included supporting project management by organizing time lines, creating meeting agendas, and contributing to human-centered design initiatives. It has been a privilege to work in various departments within the National Gallery of Art, where I have learned more about the professional responsibilities throughout the institution.

Media Management Communications major and Economics minor, Howard University
Howard University Undergraduate Intern, 2023–2025