Short Description
Root Division seeks an emerging arts professional who is passionate about exhibition programming, curatorial practice, and gallery management to fill its Exhibitions Fellowship position from October 2025 through August 2026.
Root Division is a visual arts non-profit located in San Francisco’s Mid-Market/SoMA District. Root Division’s mission is to empower artists, promote community service, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through engagement in the visual arts.
Root Division’s 2nd Saturday Exhibition Series showcases high caliber work with an emphasis on Bay Area emerging artists reflecting contemporary artistic ideas and current social concerns, in a variety of artistic disciplines, aesthetic sensibilities, and forms of cultural expression. Exhibiting over 350 artists and hosting over 6,000 visitors to the gallery yearly through receptions, gallery hours, artist panels, online exhibitions, and digital programming, this dynamic program continues to grow in its relevance and importance in the careers of Bay Area artists and curators.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, curatorial studies, art history or a related field, or equivalent experience in exhibition coordination (Current students are eligible to apply).
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, writing ability and computer skills (Mac, G Suite, Dropbox)
- Ability to work with various constituencies from a wide variety of backgrounds, including Studio Artists, exhibiting artists, curators, jurors, staff, and supporters of the organization.
- Enthusiasm for working independently and as a team to serve the community in an inclusive, creative, and fast-paced environment
- To be available a minimum of 5 hours per week for a minimum total commitment of 20 hours per month from October 2025 through August 2026. The specific schedule will be worked out with the Curator and will include weekly hours onsite at Root Division, 2nd Saturday receptions, 1-2 weeknights per quarter for additional program activities or meetings, and additional hours if desired.
Submission Requirements
Cover letter: Please introduce yourself and tell us: why you are interested in the Root Division community; how this fellowship would impact you as an arts professional; how your practice supporting exhibitions is related to the submitted images. Please add three references (contact name, email, phone) at the bottom of the letter.
Current resume/ CV
Examples of past exhibition coordination, curatorial projects, or gallery work: (up to 5 images with captions.
Optional: Writing sample (2 page maximum). This could be academic or professional arts writing.
Finalists should be available between September 10-20 for interviews with Root Division staff.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials in a single PDF document to submissions@rootdivision.org.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Project stipend of $5000 (disbursed in 10 monthly payments with project deliverables)
- Participation in Root Division’s Curatorial Committee meetings
- Access to free classes and professional development workshops
- Invaluable training and hands-on experience in a dynamic visual arts non-profit
Entry Fee
None
Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 8 September 2025
Website Link: https://rootdivision.org/apply/exhibition-fellowship-application-2/
