In today’s exclusive interview, Melissa Diaz, Assistant Director of Collections & Exhibitions at the Lowe Art Museum, takes us inside her day-to-day work curating and caring for the museum’s collection. She shares surprising details about how exhibitions come together, highlights must-see pieces in the permanent collection, and reflects on recent shows that resonated with students. Melissa also opens up about the challenges of balancing traveling exhibitions with the permanent collection and offers a delightful behind-the-scenes story about the joy of bringing an exhibition to life. Plus, she explains why students should make regular museum visits part of their campus experience.