About the Fellowship
The Museum of Wisconsin Art is proud to announce the launch of the Nast Family Fellowship in Education dedicated to increasing diversity among young professionals in the museum field. In this inaugural year, MOWA is offering a ten-month paid fellowship designed to encourage early career museum professionals from historically underrepresented backgrounds (particularly BIPOC candidates) who are seeking a career in an art museum or art-related fields of education and community engagement. The recipient will work with MOWA’s staff to champion a culture of inclusiveness by building on the ways in which MOWA engages all of its communities.
The fellow will receive practical work experience and will be asked help develop MOWA’s teen program, including a teen exhibition, monthly programs, and a portfolio review aimed at helping high school students navigate the application process for advanced study in the visual arts. Specific assignments will be tailored to the needs of MOWA as well as the fellow’s skills and interests. Involvement in all areas of the youth education department will be encouraged to provide the broadest possible experience with the museum’s program offerings. The fellowship is a temporary program of MOWA and is generously supported by the Nast Family Foundation.
The Nast Family Fellow will receive $32,000 over a ten-month period from late September 2021 to early July 2022 as well as a full-time benefits package.
2021 Application Cycle
The Museum of Wisconsin Art will accept applications for the position through July 20, 2021. A decision will be made by July 23, with a start date in late September 2021.
Application Requirements
- Personal Statement: Applicants should submit a short (300-word) personal statement explaining their interest in the fellowship and their short and long-term career goals
- CV: Applicants should include education and any relevant work history
- Two letters of recommendation: Letters by a professor, employer, or someone familiar with the applicant’s abilities and character are preferred and should be submitted confidentially by email to Tyler Friedman at tfriedman@wisconsinart.org
- Candidates should have completed or are close to completing a minimum of a four-year degree in their field by the start of the fellowship and should be interested in pursuing a career in museums or art-related fields
- Successful candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills and must be able to manage multiple projects
- Applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds (particularly BIPOC candidates) are highly encouraged to apply
Contact Director of Collections, Education, and Research Tyler Friedman at tfriedman@wisconsinart.org for additional information.
About MOWA
A vital cultural center, educational institution, an expanding network of ideas, the Museum of Wisconsin Art collects and interprets American art through the lens of a single state. Informed by dynamic initiatives and collaborations, MOWA is an innovative forum for contemporary artists, socially relevant exhibitions, lectures by artists and industry experts, and engaging classes and activities for all ages. The museum’s primary venue—the modernist “Mothership”—rests along the Milwaukee River in downtown West Bend, drawing visitors and tourists from the far corners of the state. MOWA annually welcomes 200,000 visitors, making it a cultural destination for the art and artists of our time.
