Contemporary Art Curatorial Fellow
This part-time administrative position is designed to broaden the experience of graduate students embarking on professional and academic careers in art history, museum studies, or related fields who are considering the museum profession. The Curatorial Fellow will be a key contributor to the Bakalar & Paine Galleries’ team. The Fellow will work 1-2 weekdays on site (days/times negotiable). This work requires flexibility in a fast-paced office environment.
Examples of Work: Assists with a broad range of curatorial activities, including exhibition planning and coordination (research, writing, and logistics for an upcoming contemporary design show and a multidisciplinary thematic group show), correspondence with artists and galleries, and assistance with gallery publications. Salary: $20/hour Hours: 7 hours/week during business hours (days/times negotiable) Duration: ideally January 4 – May 20, 2016 (with the possibility of renewal)
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Well-versed in contemporary art, master’s degree (completed or in progress), and previous experience in a professional art gallery or museum setting.
The successful candidate must have an interest in contemporary art; familiarity with best practices associated with the operation of a museum/gallery; excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills; flexibility to accomplish time-sensitive tasks and ability to adapt to meet deadlines with little supervision; attention to detail; ability to produce excellent writing; strong proofreading skills; and computer literacy.
Open until filled, applications will be reviewed starting November 13, 2015. Please email cover letter and resume (or questions) to darci.hanna@massart.edu, (617-879-7339).
November 13, 2015
$20/hr
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