Canal Projects Curatorial Fellowship at Guggenheim Museum

Organisation: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Location: New York, US
Salary: $65,775.80–$68,000 annually
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term, one year
Working arrangement: Hybrid eligible
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: Not specified

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a one-year curatorial fellowship, generously made possible by Canal Projects.

The Canal Projects Curatorial Fellow will assist senior curatorial staff in all activities pertaining to the Guggenheim’s curatorial programme, including work in support of research, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, public and digital programmes, and other general curatorial functions.

Working under the guidance of the Curator, Asian Art Initiative and Head, Global Exhibitions Initiative, the Curatorial Fellow will also participate in the ongoing activities of the Asian Art Initiative.

Rooted in shared values of cultural stewardship and mentorship for art professionals, the fellowship reflects the Guggenheim’s and Canal Projects’ commitment to furthering the future of art through research, education and public engagement.

Key responsibilities

The Curatorial Fellow will:

• Assist in the curatorial department’s exhibition programme, including research, checklists, data management, catalogue preparations, interpretive materials, fundraising and public programmes.
• Support curators in all aspects of the acquisitions process of the Asian Art Circle (AAC), including preliminary research, writing scholarly curatorial reports on artists and works, preparing presentations for acquisition committee meetings, and tracking documentation and correspondence.
• Support the preparation and implementation of Asian Art Circle meetings and cultivation events, including possible international travel.
• Provide support for ongoing and new curatorial activities relating to the Asian Art Initiative and other contemporary art projects.
• Assist in developing and updating curatorial and research-based content for the museum’s website and digital platforms, ensuring scholarly rigour and accessibility.
• Participate in departmental and museum-wide special projects.
• Work with curatorial interns as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s degree or be a PhD candidate in Art History.
• Previous museum curatorial experience (preferred).
• A background in modern and contemporary art, with demonstrated expertise in global art history (preferred).
• Knowledge of contemporary Asian artists and Asian diasporic practices (an advantage).
• Advanced proficiency with database software, including collection management databases such as The Museum System (TMS), and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Foreign language skills are considered an advantage.

Working arrangements

This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term position, starting as soon as possible, with an annual salary of $65,775.80–$68,000.

The role is based at One Liberty Plaza in New York and is eligible for hybrid working arrangements.

The position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.

The successful candidate should be available to travel within the New York metropolitan area and internationally when required, participate in virtual meetings across time zones, and occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Guggenheim encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of its culture and global audience.