Cleveland, Ohio
Nancy and Joseph Keithley believe so passionately in collaboration that they committed $15 million to establish a joint institute between Case Western Reserve and the Cleveland Museum of Art. A major element of the effort is an innovative doctoral program in art history that can prepare graduates to increase engagement with art around the world.
"People have been making art for thousands of years. Yet today, people have mixed feelings about museums; some view them as too highbrow or even boring. I hope to change those mindsets and find new ways for people to interpret art by helping them discover its historical context and connect it to current events and social concerns."
James Wehn
Doctoral Student, Art History; Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellow
Doctoral Student, Art History; Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellow
