Coalition of Master's Scholars on Material Culture

CMSMC is an organization dedicated to publishing and bringing together Master’s scholars in the fields of Art History, History, Museum Studies, and Archaeology

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CMSMC is happy to announce that the CFP is live for our 2025 Symposium centered around the theme of "Memory and Material Culture." We are accepting submissions until Fri, March 7: https://t.co/CJt4nWRQpQ

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CMSMC is excited to share our 2nd annual issue of Material Matters! This volume centers around the topic of "What is Material Culture?" and showcases emerging scholars' work. Check it out here: https://t.co/iBNy5nqKF7

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It’s the last day to submit your work for our 2024 edition of ‘Material Matters’!! #materialculture #academictwitter #objectstudies

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Our final presenter is Rachael Nelson! She will analyze the display of a red-figure Attic ware stamnos at the MFA, Boston. She calls into question the one dimensionality of single-culture attribution and highlights complexities of dealing with intercultural objects.

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Artist Joe Cimino is one of our symposium presenters! Cimino’s presentation discusses his project, Leviathan, partially inspired by Moby Dick, and explores the material history of oil and resources harvested from animals during the Industrial Revolution, and its modern legacy.

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Next in our symposium lineup is Luli Zou. Utilizing a variety of scientific tools and historical research, Zou will discuss Sylvester Manor’s Canton black lacquer box and confirm its provenance, offering further knowledge on export lacquerware

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Our first symposium emerging scholar is Damián Sabatini! Drawing on his research at 2 London Astronomical societies, he argues that the objecthood of pictures – understood from a material culture perspective – plays a key role in shaping people's relationship with the universe.

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Announcing our symposium lineup- keynote speaker: FBI Special Agent Jake Archer! He is a senior member of the FBI's Art Crime Team and conducts art and cultural property-related investigations, repatriations, and training domestically and internationally.

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Our CFP closes next Friday, so submit submit submit!! #AcademicTwitter #materialculture

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Announcing our 2024 symposium- "What Is Material Culture?" The CFP is open until Feb 23! This symposium will explore what does material culture even mean? How do our fields define it, what biases and assumptions do we bring, and more! Apply here: https://t.co/CvvIBklYmM

[Coalition of Master's Scholars on Material Culture @_CMSMC_]

Announcing our 2024 symposium- "What Is Material Culture?" The CFP is open until Feb 23! This symposium will explore what does material culture even mean? How do our fields define it, what biases and assumptions do we bring, and more! Apply here: https://t.co/CvvIBklYmM

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Check out our new "I Study Stuff" and "Material Culture Maven" merch; they make great Christmas presents (and support a wonderful cause)! https://t.co/NgX2PYzdvx

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This #GivingTuesday consider donating to CMSMC! We are raising funds for our goal of hosting an in-person symposium in 2025. Those who donate over $100 will receive a PRINTED copy of our Material Matters journal. Thank you for your support: https://t.co/sLLrwZt4oy

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Happy #pubfriday! This op-ed by Kate Grindstaff about the new exhibit at @SewardHouse, Rooted in Reform, discusses the site's connections to Auburn Prison and how a seemingly local historic house can have the power to engage a national audience: https://t.co/mUiomsSbWd

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Reminder that our "How to write an abstract for publication" panel is happening next week on Tuesday, November 14! Register here: https://t.co/Ml8wzItNVX

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CMSMC is thrilled to share our inaugural, annual issue of Material Matters! Centered around the theme of History Should Make You Uncomfortable, our issue showcases four master's scholars' work. Check it out here: https://t.co/388KI3uuCz

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Join a CMSMC panel on Tues, November 14 at 6pm ET to discuss tips and tricks on how to write a successful abstract when submitting work for publication.

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Join us on Thursday, October 12 for a Material Culture Career Path event with Ann Cannon, Associate Curator of American Art at the Fenimore! This event is like a group informational interview and we will hear about Ann's education, experience, and career tips!

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This Sunday #CMSMC is kicking off ~spooky~ season with our fall book club meeting! We’re taking a deep dive into the glorious historical fantasy that is the Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow. No need to have read the book to join us - register here https://t.co/DSfvr6HGuX

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We are still looking for a new social media coordinator! #materialculture

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We are looking for a social media coordinator! Those interested can submit your resume and cover letter via our Google form: https://t.co/9L4gg4tVG6. Join our all volunteer team dedicated to material culture studies!

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Our EIC will die on this hill

[Hope Elizabeth Gillespie @hopefullyis31]

I’m here to let you know that some museum goers are, in fact, looking for a passive learning experience and THAT’S OK. Forcing engagement on people who don’t want it will absolutely drive people away. So pour one out for the introverts and let some people browse in peace.