[Koch Curatorial Fellowship Program] Fitchburg Art Museum

The Koch Curatorial Fellowship at the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) is designed to

launch emerging curators into substantial museum careers by providing a one-year, full-
time, immersive educational experience in the Curatorial Department of a regional art

museum.

The Fitchburg Art Museum is the leading cultural institution in North Central

Massachusetts. FAM was founded in 1925, and its four-building complex, with over

20,000 square feet of exhibition space, features exhibitions from its art historical

collections of over 4,000 objects, as well as special loan exhibitions focused on New

England contemporary art. Collection strengths include American Art, photography, and

African Art. Area schools, community groups, and artist organizations organize shows

for FAM’s Community Gallery, and the museum maintains active educational

partnerships with public and private schools, and Fitchburg State University. FAM also

participates in efforts to stimulate the local creative economy. FAM is fully accredited by

the American Alliance of Museums.

The FAM Koch Curatorial Fellowship is a one-year, full-time appointment for a graduate

student (or recent M.A./Ph.D.) in museum studies/art history. FAM Koch Curatorial

Fellows participate in the full range of curatorial practice, including exhibition planning,

design, and management; and collections care and management. The Fellows will work

with both historical and contemporary works of art, and engage in writing, public

speaking, studio/museum/gallery visits, research, curatorial and institutional planning,

and administrative work.

Koch Fellows report directly to FAM Curator Mary M. Tinti, Ph.D., and will work

closely with FAM Director Nick Capasso, Ph.D. and other members of the FAM team.

Fellows will benefit from daily mentoring by Dr. Tinti, and enjoy a supportive,

collaborative, and creative work culture.

The Fitchburg Art Museum is committed to the future career aspirations of each Fellow.

FAM staff will actively participate in job searches for Fellows with direct advocacy,

references, and professional networks.

The FAM Koch Curatorial Fellow will be paid an annual stipend of $28,000, plus full

health coverage with an option to purchase additional family coverage. The fellowship

will begin in July, 2015 (exact date TBD) and run through June 30, 2016.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, writing sample (between 5-15

pages), and the names and contact information for 3 references by email to Curator Mary

Tinti (mtinti@fitchburgartmuseum.org), ATTN: Koch Curatorial Fellowship. The

deadline for application is April 17th.

For general information about FAM, please visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.