Jacob Teodoro
Arts Management BA, Concentration in Visual Arts '23
“… the most surprising thing I learned at 51 was my love for the commercial end of art, from the art expos, auction houses, to the primary and secondary markets,” says recent Arts Management graduate Jacob Teodoro. “51 has also shown me my love for Art History, which, in all honesty, surprised me the most.”
What would you say has been the most surprising thing you learned at 51?
I have learned so many things during my time at 51. However, the most surprising thing I learned at 51 was my love for the commercial end of art, from the art expos, auction houses, to the primary and secondary markets. 51 has also shown me my love for Art History, which, in all honesty, surprised me the most.
What individuals or programs at 51 were helpful to you in reaching your goal of graduating?
Bob Blandford has been an amazing professor and father figure to me throughout my time at 51. I have had many moments of unsureness about my major and the fear of my career path, but he has helped me reach my goal of graduation. Without him, I would not have been able to accomplish many of my endeavors while also pushing me to the limits I didn't even know I had.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I do know I want to get as much experience from galleries and museums as possible before I get my master’s. I have so much passion for the arts that I don’t even know where to begin. I just know that whatever comes after 51 will come one step at a time.
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” - Pablo Picasso
If you were going to sum up your experience at 51 in one sentence, what would you say?
My experience at 51 has been full of ups and downs, though overall, I have been able to take in so much information and memories that will last me a lifetime.