Internships, JObs, & Opportunities

Davidson Family Fellowship

Now taking applications for the Davidson Family Fellowship The Amon Carter Museum of American Art invites applications for the 2025–2026 Davidson Family Fellowship. The fellowship provides support for scholars holding a PhD (or equivalent) or PhD candidates to work on research projects in American art that advance scholarship by connecting with objects in the museum’s permanent collection. The stipend rate is $5,000 per month for a minimum one-month to a maximum four-month period of full-time research at the museum. During their stay, all fellows are expected to actively participate in the scholarly life of the Museum, and at the end of their appointment they are asked to present research progress in the form of a lecture or roundtable discussion. The application deadline is June 27, 2025, for a fellowship to begin on or after October 1, 2025, and end by September 30, 2026. Housing and travel expenses are to be managed and funded by the fellow. Full description and application form. https://www.cartermuseum.org/research-carter/fellowships https://www.cartermuseum.org/research-carter/fellowships/davidson-family-fellowship-application Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art explores the breadth and complexity of American creativity. Through an expansive collection, and by presenting world-class exhibitions, sharing dynamic events, sparking cutting-edge research, and more, we offer visitors new ways to encounter and understand American art. The Museum collects the best examples of American artistic creativity by some of the biggest names in art history, with works from the 18th century to the present day. From paintings and sculptures to photographs and works on paper, there’s something for everyone in our galleries! And what’s on view is regularly changing, so each time you visit you’ll see something you haven’t seen before. https://www.cartermuseum.org/

January 24, 2025

Job

Head of Research Resources & Publications (Senior Leadership Team position)

A new role of Head of Research Resources & Publications has been created at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC). We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable professional who will contribute to the direction and strategy of PMC by overseeing its publications, library, archives, records and data protection responsibilities. This a Senior Leadership Team position with responsibility for advising PMC’s Director on operations, planning and policy across the Centre. The Head of Research Resources & Publications will line manage activities that span the lifecycle of research, from collecting and cataloguing, to consulting materials, evaluating research, communicating it in publications and displays, and preserving records. Overall, the postholder will ensure and enhance PMC’s role in fostering an innovative and enriching research culture. Working closely with department leads, the postholder will develop and deliver strategic thinking and planning, and advocate vigorously across sectors for PMC’s activities in publications, library, archives and records. For more information, please see: https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/about/head-of-research-resources-publications

January 7, 2025

Job

Early Career Research and Program Assistant

The Early-Career Research and Program Assistant position is an opportunity for an early-career scholar in art history to be part of an art history research program and community, known as the Research and Academic Program (RAP) at the Clark Art Institute. We are a fellowship program for mid-career and senior art historians, artists, and critics, housed within the Clark Art Institute. We host lectures and seminars and engage actively in the field of art history internationally. The position is intended for an individual preparing to pursue a PhD in art history or related disciplines and offers experience in non-profit arts administration. The ideal candidate will have a Masters’s in Art History or closely aligned discipline. This is a twelve- to eighteen-month position (depending on start date) with the possibility of an extension up to one year. Ideally the candidate should be comfortable with and enjoy engaging with a diverse group of scholars from around the world, and be interested in pursuing advanced research in the history of art. For more information: The Early-Career Research and Program Assistant position is an opportunity for an early-career scholar in art history to be part of an art history research program and community, known as the Research and Academic Program (RAP) at the Clark Art Institute. We are a fellowship program for mid-career and senior art historians, artists, and critics, housed within the Clark Art Institute. We host lectures and seminars and engage actively in the field of art history internationally. The position is intended for an individual preparing to pursue a PhD in art history or related disciplines and offers experience in non-profit arts administration. The ideal candidate will have a Masters’s in Art History or closely aligned discipline. This is a twelve- to eighteen-month position (depending on start date) with the possibility of an extension up to one year. Ideally the candidate should be comfortable with and enjoy engaging with a diverse group of scholars from around the world, and be interested in pursuing advanced research in the history of art.

January 2, 2025

Opportunity

2025-2026 Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship

Applications are invited for the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The deadline to apply is February 1. The renowned artist Audrey Flack (1931–2024) generously established this short-term award in recognition of her personal journey balancing intensive career demands with raising two daughters, one of whom has autism. A single Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (30-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, and begin on the 1st or 15th of the month. The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000 to support travel to and living expenses in Washington, D.C. Housing is not provided. The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship is open to predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior scholars researching topics in American art who reside, work, or attend school outside of commuting distance from Washington, D.C. Researchers whose personal circumstances (i.e., financial constraints, employment conditions, care-giving responsibilities, or other limitations) preclude them from participating in longer-term residencies are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a statement of need justifying the rationale for a short-term fellowship. More information on submitting an application can be found on our How to Apply page. Applicants must identify a member of SAAM’s research staff to serve as the primary fellowship advisor. Projects that require access to SAAM’s collections and staff expertise are prioritized, although those that utilize other Smithsonian resources are eligible. Learn more and apply at https://americanart.si.edu/research/fellowships/audrey-flack

January 2, 2025

Job

Postdoctoral Associate in Academic Affairs

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) is offering a Postdoctoral Associate position of one year, with the possibility of renewal for a total of three years, in the department of Academic Affairs. This postdoctoral position is for candidates who have completed a PhD in art history, museology, cultural heritage, or a related field. It is expected that the postholder will pursue long-term professional employment during the period of hire. Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to the research and programmatic activities of the department and will work with colleagues across the museum. Specifically, the postholder will take a leading role in the development and management of the YCBA’s renowned Residential Fellows program, advance programming initiatives in collaboration with the Paul Mellon Centre for British Art in London, and create scholarly programs in support of the museum’s collections and exhibition schedule. The postholder will be fully integrated into the department of Academic Affairs and will have the opportunity to participate in the Fellows Forum, an informal professional-development platform for associates and fellows across the YCBA and the Yale University Art Gallery. The closing date for applications is January 6, 2025. Applicants must have completed the PhD by the closing date. For salary information, please refer to Yale’s compensation policies for postdoctoral appointments. The intended start date for this position is March 1, 2025, and will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Application materials should be sent by email and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent writing sample of a longform scholarly essay, either published or unpublished, and two letters of recommendation. Please send all application materials to ycba.research@yale.edu with the subject line “Postdoctoral Associate Application.” For inquiries about the position, please contact Jemma Field, Associate Director of Research, at jemma.field@yale.edu.

December 5, 2024

Job

Curator

The Wolfsonian¬–Florida International University seeks an experienced curator to contribute to the interpretation and development of its singular and diverse collection of modern art and design. The core of The Wolfsonian’s 200,000 items is an extraordinary collection of decorative arts, fine arts, propaganda, architectural materials, and industrial and graphic design from the period 1850 to 1950. TO APPLY Follow this link to learn more: https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ and search for Job Code 533816. Follow link in the posting to Apply Now and submit your resume, a one-page cover letter describing interest and experience, and the names of three references. The Wolfsonian–FIU can only consider applicants who complete the FIU online application process.

November 24, 2024

Internship

Seiler Library Internship

This internship is an opportunity to explore librarianship by working at a national research library, participating in its daily activities, completing library-based projects within the graphic arts collections, and beginning to develop a network of contacts in the field. This ten- to twelve-week internship will provide an overview of possible careers in the library field. The next Seiler Intern will be hosted between January-April 2025, and the application is now available. https://american-antiquarian-society.breezy.hr/

November 13, 2024

Internship

Seiler Library Internship

This paid internship is an opportunity to explore librarianship by working at a national research library, participating in its daily activities, completing library-based projects with graphic arts collections, and beginning to develop a network of contacts in the field. This ten-week internship will provide an overview of possible careers in the library field. The next Seiler Intern will be hosted between January-April 2025, and the application is now available, closing on November 17, 2024. The internship is held at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Candidates must be 21 by the time the internship starts in February 2024. Please direct any questions to careers@mwa.org https://american-antiquarian-society.breezy.hr/p/fc6ed6afdf33-seiler-library-internship-spring-2025-10-weeks

November 4, 2024

Job

YCBA Seeks Project Manager

The Project Manager will contribute to a variety of projects and programs that advance and grow the activities of the Academic Affairs, Education, and Research Division at the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), a division committed to sharing and building knowledge about British art. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, Education, and Research, the Project Manager will be responsible for executing projects initiated by the Deputy Director. The Project Manager will design and oversee projects and programs in support of the division’s goal and strategy plan, conduct project-related research for the Deputy Director, establish timelines, produce writing, oversee the timely completion of deliverables, and collaborate with departments across the museum and other Yale units. This is a writing-intensive position in which the successful candidate will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively across disciplines and audiences.The Project Manager will undertake a range of activities to drive forward divisional initiatives, including but not limited to course development, proposal and report writing, bibliographic work, publication development, and review and analysis of scholarly writing.

October 26, 2024

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