Fleming College

From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

Joan Kanigan, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Development Museum, has always had a passion for museums and heritage. Some of her earliest memories are of visiting museums in Regina with her family, learning about the world around her and what life was like in the past. “Museums are places of connection and not only… Continue reading From childhood museum visits to CEO of Western Development Museum, Joan Kanigan has a lifelong passion for heritage

Collaboration is key for Conservation graduates

Conservation is a collaborative effort for Conservator Alison Freake and Conservation Intern Priscilla Lo at the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Both are graduates of Fleming College’s recently renamed Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program, which trains students in preserving various aspects of arts and heritage for future generations. Priscilla graduated in 2016 from the Cultural… Continue reading Collaboration is key for Conservation graduates

#AllAccessPass: Fleming College grad brings Whyte Museum to social media

While many may view the museum world as artifacts behind glass, hushed tones and closed doors, Meghan Walsh hopes to change that. The Museum Management and Curatorship graduate, Class of 2016, is the Digital Content Coordinator at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta. In her newly created role within the Marketing… Continue reading #AllAccessPass: Fleming College grad brings Whyte Museum to social media

‘Everything is Awesome’ for Valedictorian Kaitlin Crow

Kaitlin Crow’s theme song for her time at Fleming College is “Everything is Awesome” from The Lego Movie. “In the Museum Management and Curatorship program, there was a lot of group work,” said Kaitlin, who is graduating from the program next week at convocation. “A running joke in our class was when the instructor came… Continue reading ‘Everything is Awesome’ for Valedictorian Kaitlin Crow

Valedictorian Emily Stonehouse returns home to Haliburton for her dream career

Emily Stonehouse was at a bit of a crossroads when she first came to the Haliburton School of Art + Design, but now she is graduating from the Digital Image Design program as Valedictorian. “The school really changed me and the people are all so amazing, it will be awesome to share my experiences and… Continue reading Valedictorian Emily Stonehouse returns home to Haliburton for her dream career

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Cayla Morency takes Museum Management and Curatorship

Cayla Morency wanted to bridge the gap between the research and writing skills she developed in university with the practical world of museums and heritage organizations. That is why she decided to enrol in Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship graduate certificate. “Put simply, I had heard that Fleming’s Museum Management and Curatorship program was… Continue reading Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Cayla Morency takes Museum Management and Curatorship

Ken Gregory adds to his artist’s toolbox of skills at the Haliburton School of Art + Design

With more than 25 years of experience and a piece in the National Gallery of Canada, Ken Gregory was not starting his career in the arts when he enrolled in the Artist Blacksmith program at the Haliburton School of Art + Design. But it was his dedication to the arts that made Ken decide to… Continue reading Ken Gregory adds to his artist’s toolbox of skills at the Haliburton School of Art + Design

From a Cantonese Opera prop to a Peruvian spear, Kaitlin Chamberlain’s workday is always interesting

Kaitlin Chamberlain, who is graduating from Fleming’s Museum Management and Curatorship program this year, does not have a boring workday. “One moment I’m pulling a Cantonese Opera prop and the next I’m trying to find a home for a Peruvian spear. It’s always an adventure when I’m in there,” said Kaitlin, who works for the… Continue reading From a Cantonese Opera prop to a Peruvian spear, Kaitlin Chamberlain’s workday is always interesting

Conservation students to honor college namesake in ‘Meet the Real Fleming’ exhibit

Conservation students to honour college namesake in ‘Meet the Real Fleming’ exhibit

Museum Management and Curatorship grad makes news headlines for donation request

When Fleming College graduate Allison Burnett posted a call for donations for Shelburne County Museum on local community Facebook pages, she never expected to make news headlines. But perhaps that’s because the donations Allison is collecting are for women’s underwear and lingerie from the years 1860 to 1960. The donations are for Underneath it All… Continue reading Museum Management and Curatorship grad makes news headlines for donation request