Hello all,
Please feel free to forward to any students you think might be interested!
The California Map Society and the David Rumsey Map Center are thrilled to announce the Third Annual Student Exhibition Competition, inviting all US-based students of higher education to curate an exhibition of maps based on a topic
of their choice. This competition offers a unique opportunity for students to showcase their research and curatorial skills.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2024, 11:59 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to currently enrolled US-based undergraduate and graduate students. No prior curatorial experience
required. Students from underrepresented groups in academia are encouraged to apply.
Timeline:
Award: The winner will receive installation of a physical exhibition at the Rumsey Center,
hosting of a digital companion exhibition, a $1,000 award, support for related travel expenses, one-year membership in the California Map Society, and opportunities to present at their annual meetings.
How to Apply: Send an email to [log in to unmask] with
the subject "Exhibition Competition Submission" by April 12, 2024. Attach a cover sheet and an exhibition concept proposal as PDFs.
More information about the competition, as well as detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://davidrumseymapcenter.github.io/cms-studentcompetition/
For questions, contact [log in to unmask].
Best,
Evan
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Evan Thornberry (he/him)
Head and Curator, David Rumsey Map Center
Stanford University Libraries
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6063
tel: (650) 498-8698