Short Description

The Philadelphia Museum of Art invites applications for the Wallis Annenberg Curatorial Fellowship in the Center for American Art. This 10‑week, full-time seasonal fellowship (May 19 – August 29, 2025) provides entry-level curatorial experience with a focus on American art. Fellows will support two distinct projects:

Fellowship 1: Working on American painting and sculpture (including Indigenous arts) from the mid-19th century to circa 1960 to assist with reinstallation of the American galleries opening in early 2026.

Fellowship 2: Assisting with a special loan exhibition on American art from 1876–1926 related to the Arts and Crafts Movement, scheduled for spring 2026.

 

Position Type: Seasonal, Entry Level

Stipend: $5,500 for the duration of the fellowship

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Term: 10 weeks (May 19, 2025 – August 29, 2025)

Reporting To: Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Senior Curator of American Art and Director, Center for American Art

 

Required Materials:

Letter of interest describing your passion and preparation for the position

Curriculum vitae (detailing education, employment, publications, and honors)

A writing sample (maximum 4 pages)

Three references (with phone numbers and email addresses)

Complete the online application by the deadline

 

Eligibility:

Graduate students in art history or related fields with a strong interest in American art are encouraged to apply.

legally authorized to work in the United States.

The museum prioritizes diverse candidates, particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field.

 

Program Benefits:

Free general admission for the fellow and their immediate family

Discounted guest tickets and gift memberships

Special staff tours and presentations from curatorial and conservation teams

Discounts at the museum restaurant, cafés, retail, and online stores

Stipend: $5,500 for the duration of the fellowship

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, United States

 

Application Deadline:

March 15, 2025

 

Website link: 

https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/

 

Apply link:

https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/xLUTLDW5BU/Center-For-American-Art-Summer-Fellow?utm_source=callforcurators.com