Mishkin Gallery Charts a Course for the Future with Bloomberg App and Preservation Grant

Mishkin Gallery Charts a Course for the Future with Bloomberg App and Preservation Grant

July 8, 2024

The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to announce two transformative initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and preserving its rich collection of art for future generations.

Both initiatives reflect the College's commitment to inclusivity, cultural enrichment, and the celebration of diverse perspectives at Baruch and New York City.

Transforming Visitor Experience Through an Interactive App

The Mishkin Gallery is now among more than 450 arts and cultural institutions from around the world who are part of Bloomberg Connects. Through this free app, users have an opportunity to explore interactive digital guides of the Mishkin Gallery on their phone anytime and anywhere.

Key features of the app include:

• Access to insightful commentary recorded by Baruch students on current and past exhibitions.
• Detailed information on the gallery's collections and renowned artists.
• Video highlights.
• An interactive map of the gallery and the College's art collection across campus.

Since its inclusion as part of the app on June 28, the Mishkin Gallery can be found in the "New and Featured" section. To explore, users simply download the free Bloomberg Connects app and search for the Mishkin Gallery.

Tamae Vassell, a recent Nagelberg Fellow who organized the Mishkin Gallery's app content, said this is an exciting moment for Baruch's art museum: "This was an exciting yet tedious 12-week process," Vassell said. "There was a lot of thought that went into deciding what content we wanted to share for this initial launch. I look forward to people interacting with Mishkin Gallery through the app, and hope they enjoy their digital experience."

Preserving the Mishkin Gallery's Future

In a second significant initiative, the Mishkin Gallery has secured a contract to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) grant program. This program is designed to help the gallery maintain its resources and strategically plan for the future.

Mishkin joins the ranks of recent winners and major New York institutions like Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives in Queens and the Merchant's House Museum.

The CAP enables the Mishkin Gallery to hire a professional assessor who will conduct a thorough evaluation of the College's art collections. This assessment will culminate in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and priorities for enhancing collections care and preserving it for the next generation of visitors.

The assessment will include:

• A detailed study of the institution's collections, buildings, and building systems.
• An evaluation of the gallery's collections care policies and procedures.
• A site visit where the assessor will tour the gallery and interview staff.

Alaina Feldman, director of the Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), said: "Baruch College's art collection is a treasure to be shared and the CAP grant will play an essential role in shaping its future by ensuring we take attentive steps today."

About the Mishkin Gallery

The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College, CUNY presents exhibitions and public programs dedicated to education and advancing the understanding of modern and contemporary art, interdisciplinary cultural activity, and innovative artistic practice from around the world. Extending Baruch beyond its campus, the Mishkin Gallery promotes projects that demonstrate how and why creative practice is a crucial force in nurturing diversity, tolerance and shaping culture. http://www.mishkingallery.baruch.cuny.edu

Email: [email protected]
Social media: @mishkingallery
Location: 135 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 6 pm

About Baruch College

Bernard M. Baruch College of The City University of New York-renowned for its rich tradition of academic excellence, accessibility, and outcomes-is an ambition accelerator providing students with an exceptional education that propels their drive to succeed. Our mission is to serve as a place of opportunity and exploration where students, faculty, and staff transform their futures, their professions, and their communities.

At Baruch, the success of our 20,000+ students is the responsibility and focus of every member of the community.​Located in New York City, Baruch College has one of most diverse college campuses in the nation and is home to three nationally ranked schools-the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business.​

Baruch's world-class faculty are leading scholars who push the knowledge frontiers of their fields, both locally and globally, while demanding the highest academic standards for their students. For more information, visit us at baruch.cuny.edu.

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