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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.

Anchor name: Lab

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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A shallow wood carving on a flat panel; red and yellow flowers with green leaves fill a square brown frame with pale blue background; the words “MY Love GOD EP” are written across the bottom.

December 4, 2021 – April 10, 2022

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

Anchor name: Seminars

A young, tanned female sits at a black table covered in prints talking to a woman in front of her. Four women stand in line behind the female sitting at the table.

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.

Anchor name: Classroom

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 and other colleges 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.

Learn more about the collection.

Class Visits to Exhibitions

The Tang offers self-guided and docent-led tours for Skidmore and other college groups. For tours or visits, please contact Rachel Seligman, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator, at rseligma@skidmore.edu or 518-580-8324. 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
Special needs your group might have

The museum’s hours are noon to 5 pm, Thursday through Sunday, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. For the latest guidelines, please see the Visit page.

See what is currently on view on the Exhibitions Page.