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Curatorial Fellow


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WHITNEY-M

CURATORIAL FELLOW
FULL-TIME TEMPORARY (2 YEARS)

Manage the Sondra Gilman Study Center’s calendar and schedule appointments for both internal meetings and approved visits by qualified researchers and artists.This full-time temporary position reports to both the Richard DeMartini Family Curator and Director of the Collection and the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawing.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the approval process for external requests
  • Provide access to the collection and supervise Center visitors
  • Research the collection
  • Assist with the development of exhibitions
  • Assist in cataloguing new acquisitions
  • Work with the Conservation and Curatorial staff to determine the best methods for preservation.

Requirements:

  • B.A. in art history with specialized knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art; M.A. preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong writing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
  • Experience with TMS and Microsoft Office preferred
  • Interest in object-based research

The primary role of this position is to support the new Sondra Gilman Study Center—a storage, research, and display facility for the majority of the Museum’s collection of works on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs). The Fellow will assist with a range of curatorial projects and tasks, including exhibition and collection research, correspondence, and administrative duties, and work closely with members of the Conservation and Exhibitions/ Collections Management Departments in managing the day-to-day operations of the Center. The incumbent should have a demonstrated interest in a career as a curator of modern and contemporary art.

Please visit the website for more details.