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Dissertation
The Function and Usage of Art Galleries in State Colleges
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2016
Abstract
This study explored the function of art galleries in small rural or suburban state colleges within the Florida College System and the use of those galleries by students, campus communities, and the general public. In order to investigate gallery function, a qualitative, multisite case study was conducted, with four research questions guiding the process: (1) What is the function of the college gallery? (2) How do students use the gallery? (3) What is the relationship between the gallery and the larger institution? and (4) What is the relationship between the gallery and the surrounding community? Research was conducted in a sample that included five galleries. Interviews, observations, and extant documents provided data and allowed for triangulation. Research findings indicated that small state college art galleries provide an important on-campus resource for students, plays an important role for both campus and community users, and mirror on a small scale the function of a state college as a whole. The study has implications for museum studies, as well as education and learning theory. The conclusions of this study may be of use for curators, college faculty members, and administrators in small colleges.
Details
- Title
- The Function and Usage of Art Galleries in State Colleges
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Holly H. Ellis (Committee Member)Byron C Havard (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationNancy B Hastings (Committee Chair) - University of West Florida, School of Education
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 151
- Copyright
- Unpublished work © Kristen Courtney Williams
- Identifiers
- 99380090741906600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida