Curatorial Fellowship
Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity in the Arts, Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP) offers one paid 24-month Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity in the Arts, which begins in September, 2016. This position will help the MoCP expand and diversify its holdings by researching and planning for the collection and exhibitions; helping to develop associated publications, and supporting the curricular use of the museum’s collection in areas that are currently underrepresented on the museum staff, such as African, Asian, Latin American, Islamic, and Native American art.
The Curatorial Fellowship provides recent graduates in the field with important professional experience. This is a grant funded position. The position is 19 hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diversifying the museum’s programs by researching and planning for the collection and exhibitions
- Developing associated publications
- Supporting the curricular use of the museum’s collection
- Conducting occasional print viewings and tours
Qualifications
- Candidates for this position must have a Master’s Degree in Art History or related field with emphasis on Photography, Modern or Contemporary Art, ideally specializing in areas of art history currently under represented on the museum staff, such as African, Asian, Latin American, Islamic, and Native American art.
- Previous museum experience a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal skills are required.
For further information, please visit: https://colum.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=14924
Museum of Contemporary Photography
at Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
www.mocp.org