Barnard|Next's On Campus & Around the City brings learning back into the room with Barnard faculty and fellow participants. These in person courses meet on Barnard’s campus and at curated locations across New York City, turning classrooms, museums, neighborhoods, and cultural institutions into shared spaces for exploration. Each offering is built to spark conversation, connect you with the city, and make the most of being together in person.

Spring 2026 Offering

Conversations in Contemporary Art with Kathleen Madden ’92

Format: 5 sessions, in person
Location: New York City art galleries and related sites
Schedule: Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7
Cost: $750

New York City is home to one of the most influential contemporary art scenes in the world. This course offers rare, up close access to that landscape through conversations with established and emerging artists, curators, critics, gallery owners, and auction specialists.

Across gallery visits, studio visits, museum stops, and collection tours, participants will:

• Explore how contemporary art is produced, selected, exhibited, and sold

• Develop a working vocabulary of key art world terms and concepts

• Learn to ask sharper, more critical questions about the art of today

• Reflect on the role contemporary art plays in cultural and urban life

How to Register

You can find registration information by visiting the page below.

Spring 2026 Registration