American Art Museum Personal Statement

On the corner of 8th and F street lies the grand Smithsonian American Art museum, it stands three stories high with impeccable architecture inside and out, withholding some of the most antique and modern works of American art. For some locals, the most iconic places in Washington, D.C are the White House, the National Mall,or the United States Capitol. However, I myself, believe the most iconic place in Washington, D.C is the galleries within every Smithsonian museum. It was there in the Smithsonian American Art Museum that I found the calling that has stirred my ambitions throughout my high school career. I discovered my eye for art and my ability to understand the aesthetics involved with creating a masterpiece within those white gallery walls. The experience allowed me to realize my potential to become a future art museum curator. Art, itself was formally introduced to me at a young age as a tool for expressing your beliefs or thoughts. Nonetheless, I viewed art less like a tool for expression and more as a resource that could connect individuals from various backgrounds. I believe that in any society social constructs will be built to hinder people’s creativity as well as unity, forcing people to become more divided. My interest in a career in art began …show more content…
While participating in the program, I encountered people from all across the world. I felt enlightened about how art essentially connected us all and how it conveyed messages that people could not comprehend through literature or music. The internship helped me clarify my aspirations by teaching me that art is cross-cultural. Art breaks the language barrier and rebels against inequity in society. I want to empower students of color to use art as a medium of expression because art is a universal language. A career in an art museum fuels my passion, purpose and my mission in