Curatorial Fellow, Temporary

Carnegie Museum of Art – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #1466

Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. We believe creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access. CMOA collects, preserves, and presents artworks from around the world to inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion, and to engage and reflect multiple audiences. Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first museum of contemporary art in the United States, collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America. Our collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery. Through our programming, exhibitions, and publications, we frequently explore the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives.  With our unique history and resources, we strive to become a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

This Temporary Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh’s many Benefits.  

At the intersection of architecture and design, the Curatorial Fellow intends to foster research within the museum field on material culture and the built environment. Carnegie Museum of Art aims to create professional museum pathways for recent graduates, PhD Candidates, and early-career curators through its Curatorial Fellow opportunities by introducing them to a full spectrum of curatorial experiences at the Museum. The Fellow will work as part of a curatorial team with expertise in Architecture, Decorative Arts & Design, Modern and Contemporary Art, Photography, European and American Art, and in addition to interacting with colleagues across museum departments to support the development and implementation of Carnegie Museum of Art’s artistic program. The Curatorial Fellow will support the research and development of exhibitions and acquisitions as well as participate in special projects and initiatives, such as internal workshops, artist site visits and residencies, and education programs that advance the Carnegie Museum of Art’s mission. The Curatorial Fellow may have the opportunity to conduct their own independent research as an individual contribution to one of the Museum’s exhibition or public programming.

The Curatorial Fellow is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week), benefits-eligible position. The term of the position is 24-months.

Expected starting pay range, based on experience, $20-23/hour.

About Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. We believe creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access. Carnegie Museum of Art collects, preserves, and presents artworks from around the world to inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion, and to engage and reflect multiple audiences.

About Heinz Architectural Center

Heinz Architectural Center is a dynamic forum for the presentation, research, and incubation of architectural ideas. Since its inauguration in 1993, it has created and hosted critical exhibitions and served as a vital resource for scholarly research and public display of architecture.  Through its evolving program, the Center aims to be a welcoming and provocative space for issues pertaining to the built environment and ecology—reexamining history, investigating the present, and imagining possible futures.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                            

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a master’s degree in art history, architecture, design, architectural history, planning or comparable degree in a related field. The position is intended for recent graduates who demonstrate a passion for researching the complexities of the built environment and a desire to pursue professional curatorial and educational work in a museum setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must have initiative to undertake and complete tasks and projects as they arise, to contribute intellectually to the content of exhibitions and permanent collection installations, and to coordinate and make recommendations for improving the overall functioning of the department. Requires strong research and analytical skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff and to interact with professionals in the field. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as with Internet-based research. Expected to gain familiarity with KE Emu, CMOA’s collection management system, and Asana, the museum’s project management system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some out-of-town travel and occasional evening and weekend work may be required as projects require.

Credits: Zoe Zenghelis, Happiness, 2000. oil on canvas, 56.00 x 91.00 cm. Private Collection