Deadline: June 16, 2017

The Studio Museum in Harlem | MoMA – Museum Fellowship Collaboration

The Studio Museum in Harlem and The Museum of Modern Art are accepting applications for the second cohort of the Museum Fellowship Collaboration. Each Museum will accept three Museum Fellows—two for Curatorial Departments and one for Public Programs. The Fellows will spend one year at each Museum, then rotate to the partner institution for the completion of this two-year program.

The Museum Fellows, under the direction of either the Curatorial Department or Public Programs, will work independently and collaboratively with museum staff to gain in-depth museum experience. This joint Fellowship will develop the next generation of museum professionals, and will offer insight into the daily workings of a museum through workshops, public programs, professional development, and contribution to academic discourse. The Fellows will contemplate the role of museums in contemporary society through exploration of the mission and collections of these partner institutions.

Curatorial Fellows
The Curatorial Fellows will participate in the essential activities of a curatorial department, which
may include assisting the staff in the following areas: collection management, archives, acquisitions, loans, exhibition research, catalogue production and administration. Under the guidance of the curatorial and administrative staff, the Fellows may also assist in the logistics, research, planning, and organization of activities and programming generated in their assigned department, in addition to various research and administrative aspects, designed to foster future involvement in the field of art history and curatorial endeavors.

Public Programs Fellow
The Fellow selected for Public Programs will be involved in researching, developing, and producing adult public programs and events, conducting outreach to cultural partners, and brainstorming audience development strategies. The Museum Fellow will be responsible for communicating and coordinating with a diverse group of program participants and facilitators, including exhibiting artists, lecturers, performers, scholars, educators, writers, community organizers, and arts and culture organizations.

At the Studio Museum, this fellowship focuses on the production of artist projects and exhibitions-related programs, alongside ongoing research into challenges and best practices within the field. These include artist talks, hands-on workshops for adults, film screenings, book clubs, panel discussions and professional development workshops for artists.

At MoMA, this fellowship is positioned within the Education Department, focusing on assistance with the research, development, and production of exhibition-related theater programs and in-gallery experiences for visitors. These include panel discussions and symposia, as well as the Agora series, Let’s Talk Art, #artspeaks, and other new pilot programs.

The ideal candidate is flexible and willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities both administrative and programmatic. They must also be comfortable interfacing with the public on a regular basis.

About the Museums

The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. The Museum has earned a reputation as a leader in the contemporary arts arena and is internationally known for its catalytic role in promoting the works of artists of African descent. The Artist-in-Residence program, one of the Museum’s founding initiatives, has supported over one hundred emerging artists of African or Latinx descent, many of whom who have gone on to establish highly regarded careers. Looking toward its 50th anniversary in 2018, the Museum will be introducing new platforms for artists and scholars, continuing a long tradition dedicated to discourse and advocacy.

The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. Through the leadership of its Trustees and staff, The Museum of Modern Art manifests this commitment by establishing, preserving, and documenting a permanent collection of the highest order that reflects the vitality, complexity, and unfolding patterns of modern and contemporary art; by presenting exhibitions and educational programs of unparalleled significance; by sustaining a library, archives, and conservation laboratory that are recognized as international centers of research; and by supporting scholarship and publications of preeminent intellectual merit.

Requirements
The Museum Fellowship is a paid, two-year commitment for someone in the early stages of their career.

Excellent written communications skills are required, along with the ability to function in a fast-paced
environment within a team. Applicants must be able to manage multiple projects at once with keen attention to detail, adaptability and a positive attitude.

The ideal Museum Fellow will have a baccalaureate or graduate-level degree, with a concentration in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Africana Studies, Visual Culture, or a related field. Previous involvement within an arts community or arts institution and a desire to work in a museum are also important. Candidates for the Museum Fellowship will be reviewed through a competitive, open process.

Applicants must be members of historically underrepresented groups in the curatorial and museum profession, and have a demonstrated interest in curating, programming, writing, and research; and possess knowledge of the contemporary art world.

The Museum Fellowship includes health benefits, two weeks paid vacation per year and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip related to the fellow’s field of interest.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter specifying your interest in either Curatorial or Public Programs highlighting a particular area of professional or scholarly interest. Candidates must also submit a resume, two letters of recommendation and a writing sample no greater than five pages.

Application deadline: June 16, 2017
(Please note: materials must be received by this date)
Fellowship begins: September 18, 2017
Fellowship ends: September 2019

Please email application materials in PDF format to museum.fellowship@studiomuseum.org.

Please place either “Museum Fellowship: Curatorial” or “Museum Fellowship: Public Programs”
in the subject line.

More info: https://www.studiomuseum.org/about/current-available-positions#MF