of art & design
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is part of North Carolina State University and hence, one of our main goals is student outreach. Below are some frequently asked questions by students interested in Gregg programming. For more information about opportunities for students please contact the Curator of Education, Zoe Starling.
What does the Gregg Museum of Art & Design collect?
The Gregg Museum has over 20,000 objects in its collection, including textiles, ceramics, furniture, industrial design objects, jewelry, sculpture, outside/visionary art, folk art, photography, works on paper, and craft objects.
How can I be involved other than going to exhibitions?
Students can become interns or volunteer at the Gregg. You can also encourage a professor to assign work in the collection or organize a class visit.
What do interns for the Gregg Museum do?
Internships can include individual projects, researching the collection, PR and marketing, graphic design, photographing objects, and working on special projects for an individual staff member. Interns work 8 hours a week for 3 credit hours of academic credit in a given semester. For more information visit our Education page or email Zoe Starling, Curator of Education.
Can I display my art at the Gregg Museum?
Yes! Every few years the Gregg holds Hang It Up!, which is a special exhibition for NCSU students, alumni, staff and faculty. This year the exhibition runs October 22 – December 19. Students may submit 2 works of visual art in 2D or 3D. Click here for more information.
What is the Student Art Purchase?
The Student Art Purchase is not a Gregg program, but instead sponsored by the Campus Arts Council. It is an annual event specially designed for the purchase of NC State student artwork. For information please email Lori Jones, Community and Engagement Coordinator of Arts Outreach.
What do students learn from the Gregg Museum?
Students learn about various art forms located in the museum/ storage facilities. Students develop visual learning strategies through object based learning and will develop critical and analytical thinking skills. The Gregg also works with various professors across campus to incorporate exhibitions and our permanent collection in classroom syllabi. Please encourage your professors to use our collection!
Where do we teach?
The Museum galleries (2nd Floor Talley Student Center) and in storage facilities with art objects from the collection (Talley 3302).
Please contact Zoe Starling, Curator of Education (919.513.7244), for a private tour of our exhibitions and/or permanent collection.