Who are we?
The Undergraduate History of Art & Architecture Association is an undergraduate student-run organization.
We are open to anyone, regardless of major or knowledge of art history & architecture. Throughout the year, we organize some great activities, such as museum visits, a trip to New York City, and guest speakers. We hold career advising sessions to help those interested in an art-related career decide what to do and how to do it.
2024-2025 Officers:
Rosalynn Zhang, President, Class of 2025
Rosalynn (Qiongdan) is a Senior majoring in Art History. Growing up in Beijing, she was constantly surrounded by art and history, which fueled her love for visiting museums. She has a strong passion for contemporary art and is currently focusing on female performance art. Rosalynn is particularly interested in how female body absurdity expressions confront societal norms, social interaction, and post-war trauma. She is excited to be the president of the Art History Association and looks forward to engaging with the art community. Her favorite artists are Édouard Vuillard, Ana Mendieta, Yoko Ono, and John Singer Sargent.
Avrie Slocumb, Vice President, Class of 2025
Avrie Slocumb is currently a senior majoring in the History of Art and Architecture. She possesses a strong passion for museum gallery curation, high fashion, and the art market, including auctioneering. Avrie is actively exploring these fields to align her career aspirations within the fine arts and design industry. She has developed a particular interest in antiquarianism, alongside studies in both contemporary and ancient artistic categories.
Mia Hand, Club Outreach, Class of 2026
Mia is a junior majoring in History of Art and Architecture with a minor in Political Science. She is passionate about all things art, especially performance art and expressionism. Some of her favorite artists include Carolee Schneemann and Cy Twombly. She is looking forward to an exciting semester ahead as a club outreach.
Caitlyn Bains, Treasurer, Class of 2026
Caitlyn is a junior majoring in Art History and minoring in asian studies. Her love of art stemmed from her childhood in Houston, Texas exploring different museums. Caitlyn’s interests lie in provenance and the repatriation of art. She looks forward to being the treasurer this year and some of her favorite artists are Guido Reni, Isaac Levitan, and Artemisia Gentileschi.
Xinyue (Jasmin) Jin, Secretary, Class of 2025
Xinyue (Jasmin) Jin is a senior majoring in the History of Art & Architecture at Boston University. Xinyue’s current pursuits are centered on exploring the impact and utilization of digital techniques within contemporary art. She aspires to highlight the elegance of traditional Chinese artistry through digital media, with the ultimate goal of founding a creative agency that embodies the distinctive beauty of Asian art.