Margaret R. Mainwaring Curatorial Fellowship
The Philadelphia Museum of Art announces a two-year (first year renewable) Curatorial Fellowship in Prints, Drawings, and Photographs beginning on July 1, 2019. The fellowship provides firsthand experience with curatorial work in the graphic arts. Fellows participate in all activities of a large, active curatorial department with a collection of more than 150,000 works of art on paper, located in state-of-the art facilities. Fellows have the opportunity to organize an exhibition from the permanent collection during the second year of the fellowship. Position includes travel stipend and benefits.
Specifically, you will…
- Assist in exhibition and loan preparation.
- Assist in object research and cataloguing.
- Provide study room supervision during scheduled visitations or general public hours.
- Other department administrative tasks as needed.
Your diverse background includes…
- A Master’s degree in art history or related field is required
- A demonstrated commitment to scholarship in art history and an ability to work collaboratively.
- Prior experience in a museum environment or similar art institution.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with collection management software, The Museum System (TMS), is a plus
Application Materials:
- Letter of application stating goals for the fellowship
- Resume
- Reference list with the names and contact information of three references
