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A middle-aged, black male in colorful, patterned clothing holds a bongo standing in front of a group of people wearing similar clothing.

A middle-aged, white, blonde woman sits holding a mic in a row of people in front of a white wall with framed black and white photographs.

Two white men, one older and one younger, sit at a white table with mic stands and a sound board facing a wall of windows.

An older, white woman holds a magnifying glass up to a small, black and white print of a mule in a field with trees.

A group of people scattered throughout a gallery space with large, colorful, abstract prints on the walls and a large photograph of a young, white man with blue paint on his face sitting in the center of the gallery.

The museum is a lab

Since opening in 2000 the Tang Museum has presented a series of major interdisciplinary exhibitions originated and co-curated by Skidmore faculty.

How to develop an exhibition at the Tang

Recent Faculty Curated Exhibitions

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In front of a bright purple and pink background are four figures side-by-side. They wear red capes and they fill the picture frame.

September 17, 2020 – June 6, 2021

Never Done: 100 Years of Women in Politics and Beyond

A black and white photograph depicts a crowd of light-skinned young women who are smiling and holding signs in support of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon.

September 17, 2020 – June 6, 2021

We’ve Only Just Begun: 100 Years of Skidmore Women in Politics

A painting of a human figure standing with their hands on their hips and their chest puffed up. There are various detailed patterns on different surfaces of the space around the figure and the figure is covered in a pink pattern.

February 22 – June 7, 2020

Alfred Z. Solomon Residency Program

A group of four people stand in a gallery surrounded by colorful, abstract work looking at one piece sitting on an A-frame.

The museum is a performance space

Beginning with the Tang’s inaugural season, Skidmore faculty members have collaborated to bring to life the interdisciplinary spirit of the museum through unique performances created specifically for Tang exhibitions.

Three dancers in orange jumpsuits stand with their heads back in front of a large, abstract, colorful painting.

A group of young, light-skinned people sit around a table with posters laid out on it.

A white, female dancer caught in motion in front of a group of dancers in front of a large blue, red, white, yellow, and purple painting.

A group of light-skinned, female dancers pose in front of a black and white painted wall with a group of people looking on. In front of the dancers, there is a blue, blow-up pool with white bowls floating in it and a man crouching by it.

A group of musicians perform in a large, open space with images of stars and galaxies projected on the walls around them.

A group of dancers perform in an open space with a crowd of people sitting on the floor around them.

Two light-skinned people twirl in robes made of long grasses next to a glass entryway.

The museum is a classroom

For both students and faculty, the Tang is a space that embraces discourse and exploration. The museum supports Skidmore faculty as a rich learning resource through exhibitions and the collection.

A group of young people sit on wooden stools in a circle in a gallery space framed by blue, patterned curtains.

Reading and Responding to Exhibitions

Exhibitions at the Tang are open to the scholarly interests of professors and students from all disciplines — sciences, humanities, the arts.

See how Skidmore faculty use the museum as a classroom.

A young, light-skinned female holding a pencil looks closely at a black and white print resting against a white wall.

Interpreting Objects

Teaching in the Tang Museum — reading, responding and interpreting the exhibitions and collections — told through the voices of Skidmore faculty.

Class Visits to the Collection

Classes from all disciplines at Skidmore may reserve the Kettlewell Print Study Room and Permanent Collections Storage Area. Faculty interested in viewing objects should contact Tang staff at least two weeks in advance to plan their visit. Skidmore faculty and students can browse a portion of the collection through ARTstor. Public access to these areas is also available by appointment.

To schedule a visit to the collection, or if you have any questions, please contact Kara Jefts, Collections Registrar, at kjefts@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5547, or Elizabeth Karp, Senior Museum Registrar at ekarp@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5065.

Learn more about the collection.

Class Visits to Exhibitions

The Tang offers self-guided and docent-led tours for college groups during normal gallery hours. For group tours or visits, please contact Museum Educator for College and Public Programs Tom Yoshikami at tyoshika@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5066. Advanced notice of two weeks is appreciated.

Please include the following information in your email or voicemail:

Group name (college and class title)
Expected number of participants
Faculty name, phone number, and email
Exhibition(s) you’d like to view
Preferred date and time for your tour
Special needs your group might have

The museum's regular hours are noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays during Skidmore College's academic year, and 7 pm on Fridays during the summer months. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays.

See what is currently on view on the Exhibitions Page.