Inspiring Discovery Through Art
Encounter Art. Explore Ideas.
Education is central to our mission. Whether introducing students to American art for the first time, supporting scholarly research, or providing lifelong learning opportunities for the public, The Johnson Collection seeks to make Southern art accessible, relevant, and continually open to new interpretation.
Education in and beyond the classroom.
The chronicle of the South’s visual and material culture is a relatively young field of formal study. TJC is committed to sharing Southern art not only through the display of artwork at partner museums around the country, but also through accessibility to research resources, internships, and graduate fellowships.
A Partner in Education
Collaborations with institutions of higher learning include faculty support and internship and graduate fellowship opportunities for students at Spartanburg’s two liberal arts colleges, Converse University and Wofford College, as well as at colleges and universities throughout the region and beyond. Engaging TJC exhibitions are displayed at Converse University, Wofford College, the University of South Carolina Upstate, Washington & Lee University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Apply for Internship
Open to senior art history majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher with an interest in employment or advanced study in the field.
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Apply for Fellowship
A paid fellowship opportunity open to currently enrolled graduate students in art history—ideally with an emphasis in American art.
Apply NowPast Internship Highlights
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“TJC helped me develop confidence, professionalism, and accomplishments beyond academics. I felt as prepared to thrive in the MA in Arts Management program immediately as my colleagues who had postgrad work experience between college and grad school.”
Jordan Wiseman Former TJC Intern
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“My internship at TJC was the first true art world experience I had had outside of school and it really showed me how a collection can impact the cultural space surrounding it both locally and on a larger scale.”
Abby Henthorn Former TJC Intern
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“Although my current role is in a different field from TJC, I discovered that I genuinely enjoy this kind of meticulous, almost forensic work. It's a skill set that has proven valuable across various jobs.”
Zelle Richardson TJC Intern
Companion Publications
Since 2012, TJC has produced four thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated scholarly investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes.
Request an Image
Publications and other scholarly avenues provide opportunities to share Southern art.
TJC provides high-resolution images of artworks in the Collection at no cost for scholarly projects. Please note that TJC does not hold publication rights for artists represented in the Collection. Where applicable, researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from the artist’s estate or other rights holder before publishing an image.
Looking for More Research Resources?
For research needs beyond the resources available at TJC, we provide a curated list of online databases and other resources to support further study.
